Stephen Polewchak
September 12, 1946 ~ July 7, 2023
Stephen Polewchak, age 76, of Madison, passed away Friday, July 7, 2023 at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus. He was born September 12, 1946 in Painesville, the son of Stephen and Barbara (Watson) Polewchak. He married Martica Crowner on December 22, 1986.
Steve proudly served in the 101st Airborne Division from 1964 to 1967. He then worked as a lineman for the Illuminating Company and was a member of the IBEW. Steve was an avid fisherman and enjoyed his annual Canada fishing trips. He delighted in spending time with his grandchildren and great granddaughter.
He is survived by his wife, Martica (Crowner) Polewchak; his children, Karen (Polewchak) Kuehm (Kevin) and Stephen M Polewchak, and by stepdaughters Christine (Fuger) Games (Kevin) and Barbara Fuger. He is survived by his grandchildren, Andrew and Jennifer Kuehm: TJ, Stephanie, Jonathon, and Christopher Games; Bethany and Katherine Fuger and great granddaughter Sophia Games. He is survived by brother James Polewchak and sister Cheryl (Polewchak) Orth. He is also survived by his first wife Barbara Martin.
He was preceded in death by his parents Barbara (Watson) Polewchak and Stephen Polewchak Sr, brother Tony Polewchak, sister Mary (Polewchak) Kelly, nephews John Polewchak and James Polewchak and stepson Brian Fuger.
Friends will be received on Weds. July 12th, 4-7PM, with a service to follow directly after at the Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River St. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Cleveland Clinic in support of the Leukemia Center at www.give.ccf.org
Behm Family Funeral Home of Madison is assisting the family at this time. Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com
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My whole family was saddened t the news of Steve’s passing. He was my Dads Best friend for so long. The picture is at my Dads funeral last year when he drove to Tiffin to see all of us. We all cried happy tears when we saw him. We have so many memories with him growing up. He even babysat myself and my sisters! He was the sweetest! We loved him like family. To All his family my deepest sympathies. My dad, Jim Green and Him can talk about fish stories togethr again in Heaven.
To a great Mentor – thank you Steve for showing me what a Lineman should be!
He was a great lineman thought me a lot had lots of fun with steve.RIP
Heartfelt sympathy for you, Marty.
Steve was a good friend and fishing buddy. He will truly be missed. We had many memorable fishing trips to Canada and ice fishing on Lake Champlain. He was a good man and a great camp cook. He certainly will never be forgotten. Rest in peace my friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Dick and Gail Lewis