Ishpeming- Stephen Raymond "Dog" Windahl, age 54, of 601 E. Ridge St. Ishpeming, MI, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at his home while in the loving care of his family and UP Home Health and Hospice. Stephen was born in Sault Ste Marie, MI on July 2, 1966, a son of the late Raymond Arthur and Corrine J. (Dougherty) Windahl.

Steve was a 1984 graduate of Ishpeming High School and attended Northern Michigan University studying the professional trades at the Jacobetti Skill Center. Steve started his own construction company at the age of 21. He built his reputation around quality work and a fair price. He worked for the past 28 years for Cleveland Cliffs as a Plant Repairman at the Empire and Tilden Mines.

Steve married Diana (Thibeault) on July 18, 1992 and together they raised two boys, Jordan and Tyler. Steve was a proud father who taught his boys many life lessons. He coached them in baseball for many years and of course taught them how to bowl. He never missed watching them in all their activities. He also coached the Ishpeming-Negaunee High School bowling team.

Steve was an accomplished bowler, he participated on the Pro Bowlers Tour, held numerous local records including highest series, an 857, which was a UP record for 18 years and had thirty-two official 300 games. Steve was inducted to the Marquette County Bowling Hall of Fame in 2019. He enjoyed time with family and friends, being at camp, deer hunting, and fishing. He will be deeply missed by his family and many friends.

Steve is survived by his wife Diana, 2 sons: Jordan (Megan Bashaw) Windahl of Marquette, Tyler Windahl of Ishpeming, a sister Kristen Kellow (Russell Gloger) of Ishpeming, granddaughter Braelyn, Aunts: Harriette Dougherty of Ishpeming, MaryAnn Mitchell of Negaunee, Ruth (Harry "Junior") Johnson of Republic, and Anna Lou Brewer of Grand Ridge, FL, his in laws: Betty and Jim Miller and Richard and Susan Thibeault and their families, special friend Pat Manning, special cousin Anita Yee, along with several nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and his special dog "Arya".

Steve was preceded in death by his parents, uncles: Louis Mitchell and Joe Brewer.

Steve, you were always the life of the party and the man everyone wanted to be on the Bowling Alley. A husband, a father, a grandfather, an uncle, a brother, a friend whose presence was always felt. The void left by your passing is immense but your stories, your funny sayings, your contagious laughter, all your hugs and "good games" will always live on in each of us. We are all so grateful for you touching our lives in a positive way. Know that the memories of you and the lessons you've taught us will live on forever. Our loss is Heavens gain, you will be missed by many, we love you forever and always.

A Celebration of Steve's Life will be held from 6:00 - 8:00 PM on Friday July 2, 2021 at the River Rock Lanes in Ishpeming.

Steve's family would like to thank everyone who has helped them out, the UPHS Marquette EMT's, Doctors and Staff in the ICU unit especially Jason and Dani.

One last request from Steve, please have a Captain and Coke/Root Beer or a Bud Light in his memory, "Dilly Dilly"

Please share any memories you have of Steve on his obituary page at bjorkandzhulkie.com

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