Steven Joseph Cwiakala was born on March 5, 1941, to Walter and Florence Cwiakala of Muskegon, Michigan. Sadly, on January 20, 2021, he passed peacefully with family by his side at the age of 79.

Steve graduated from Reeths Puffer High School in 1959. After high school, he proudly joined the United States Army and was stationed in Hawaii until he was discharged in 1962. Steve had the pleasure of being part of the 5th Army Band in which he played the trumpet. Over the years, Steve had been in industrial sales, owning and operating an industrial supply business.

In his lifetime, Steve enjoyed music, basketball, bowling, fishing, going to the casino, and treasured time with family and friends.

Steve is survived by his beloved wife of fifty-seven years, Pat; son Steven Walter Cwiakala; daughter Renee Ann (Michael) Lourim; sisters Carol Lange, Sandy (Thom) Knoll; Sue (Mack) McKenzie; brother David (Brenda) Cwiakala; brother-in-law Chuck Wright; aunt Norma Wright; and several cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Steve was preceded in death by his brother-in-law Rollie Lange; and sister-in-law Mary Lou Wright.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Fr. Danny Orris at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 11, 2021, at St. Jude Catholic Church, 1120 4 Mile Road NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505. There will be a time of visitation one hour prior to Mass.

Those wishing to offer an expression of sympathy are encouraged to make a memorial contribution to a church, organization, or charity of one's choice. Service Details. Visitation
When: Thursday, February 11th, 2021 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: St. Jude Catholic Church
Address: 1120 4 Mile Rd NE Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525

Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, February 11th, 2021 | 11:00am
When: Thursday, February 11th, 2021 11:00am
Location: St. Jude Catholic Church
Address: 1120 4 Mile Rd NE Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525