Stephan Robert Dake, of Antigo, died Friday, April 13, 2012 as a result of an automobile accident. He was 25 years old. He was born on December 11, 1986 in Antigo, a son of Jennie(Dake)Volkman and Robert Theilman both of Antigo.
He was a 2005 graduate of Antigo High School and was employed as a welder at Sulzer Machine & Manufacturing, Inc. in Mosinee.
He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing and being a mechanic for off road racing.
In addition to his parents survivors include his step-father, Burt Volkman, Antigo; a daughter, Skye Kolpack, Aniwa; wife, Sgt. Jessica Goettl, Fort Hood, TX; three sisters, Jamie (Brian) Waldvogel, Hugo, MN, Stephanie Dake, Stevens Point and Amanda Marco, Antigo; his maternal grandmother, Judith Jarchow, Antigo; and maternal great-grandmother, Norma Gitlewski, Pearson.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Louis and Kathryn Theilman and maternal grandfather, James Dake.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Bradley Funeral Home. Rev. Scott Kruse will be leading the memorial service. Burial will take place in Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 4 - 8 p.m. and Tuesday from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home.
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As we approach the 10 year anniversary of your passing I can say it hasn't been easy. I miss your midnight drunken calls and happy birthday voicemail you would leave cuz "I was pregnant" Had I known that our 25th would be our last I would have been right by your side as a designated driver for your drunk ass.
I LOVE YOU and miss you DAILY BRO.
I miss you so much and love you brother, words can not express how much I miss you down here, I'm going crazy without you around, I feel like you talk to me alot yet, and I honestly see you in my crazy mind sitting next to me on my ride to and from work keeping me safe, please continue to look down on us all and keep all of out friends and family safe my brother, I love you brother
WOW almost two years since his passing and I am just now reading this. Steve is my twin brother and was a great uncle and dad. I miss him so much everyday. LOVE YOU BRO
Your memory continues to live in my heart. I miss you so much.
Our heartfelt sympathy to you Jennie and to all of the family and friends of Stephan. We are so sorry for this tragic and sudden loss and will keep all of you in our thoughts a prayers.
Steve had a way of making every experience "wild and crazy". He was the picture perfect REBEL with the poster "bad boy" personality. I miss him so much, and will always cherish the years we were together. My deepest sympathies go out to his mom, dad, step-dad and sisters- But my deepest sympathy goes out to Skye. I hope she knows how much her daddy loved her, and how much of an impact she had on his life. I will never forget him or his gorgeous blue eyes. He stole my heart with just one look; and he held it tight to the very end. I have such a huge void in my heart, and my life. Until we meet again....
Sending my prayers out to the family. He was a good guy and it just wasn't his time to go. Stay strong mama and baby it is going to be a tough road ahead for awhile but he would want you to be happy. Just remember all the good times because nobody can ever take them away from you and your family. Stay strong Jennie! You know I luv you and you didn't derserve to lose your son this early in his life. Just remember that he is in a better place even though we will all miss him very much.
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So sorry to hear of your loss. How very tragic. I remember watching Stevie as a little boy. Very fond memories. He will be missed, but never forgotten. God bless you all.
Our sincere condolences to the Family...You are in our thoughts and prayers
There wasn't just one favorite memory, because all the times hanging out with Steve were all great memories. He was a true friend and will be missed by many!
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