Steven Karl Klug

Steven K. Klug, 77, of Oshkosh, took his “final voyage” surrounded by his beloved family on Friday, December 13, 2024, at his home after a courageous battle with an aggressive cancer. He was born in Oshkosh, WI on September 4, 1947, the son of Kenneth and Violet (nee Kunde) Klug. He found the love of his life at the age of 13 and on September 17, 1966, Steve was united in marriage to Pamela Blechl and had three children Dennis, Christine, and Katherine. 

Steve worked at Medalist Industry / Wisconsin Automated as a Spray Painter, Assembler, and Service Tech. Afterwards, he pursued a position at Bay Ship, due to his love of ships as a diver. Finishing his career he relocated back to Oshkosh to retire at Oshkosh Truck. Steve shared many stories of his friendships that he made along the way. 

Due to his love of the outdoors, he and his family enjoyed many camping and dive trips on Lake Superior. Steve was the best storyteller, vacation narrator, and navigator. He had an immense knowledge of history and shipwrecks. He was also an avid drawer. Some of his favorites were hot rods, landscapes, ships, and crazy caricatures derived from his unique sense of humor. During his retirement years he enjoyed tinkering in his garage and with his large train collection. He also enjoyed bonfires, sunrises, sunsets, and spending time with friends and family. 

Those who Steve will leave behind to cherish his memory include his wife, Pam, his children, Dennis, Christine (Ray Maurer), and Katherine (favorite future son-in- law Dave Naughton). Former daughter-in–law Michelle Klug and son-in-law Mark Sullivan. His grandchildren, Kaylin (Shaine), Anthony (Ahnna), Devin, Samantha (Andrew), and Grady. His great-grandchildren Brianna (Jacob), Levi, Landen, Jinger, and Aria.

He is further survived by siblings Lawrence Klug, Gregory Klug, and Angela (Mike) Drexler, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and cousins. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Violet, infant sister Patricia, brother Russell and his beloved wife Cherri, in-laws Betty and Stan Posorske, brothers-in-law Ronald Blechl, Richard Blechl, Tony Gonsalves, Robert Oaks, and sister-in-law Betty Greene.

A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.