Steve Coy

Steve R. (Meyer) Coy, 48, of Grantsburg, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 7, 2018. Steve was born on March 4, 1969 to Gary and Connie Meyer. He was raised in Grantsburg and graduated from Grantsburg High School in 1987. He enlisted in the US Air Force in 1998 and was stationed in Vandenberg, CA for 3 years. Steve married his high school sweetheart Cheryl Soderbeck on July 7, 1990. He was deployed to Desert Shield in August 1990 and stayed through the duration of Desert Storm at Diego Garcia. He returned home in May 1991 and received his orders to Germany, and Cheryl and him made their home in Wiesbaden, Ramstein and Senbach for three years. While overseas they welcomed their beautiful daughter Carinna Marie in March of 1992. They returned to the States in August 1994 and lived in Tacoma, WA until being honorably discharged in June of 1995. It was then that Steve and Cheryl returned home to Grantsburg to raise their family. They welcomed a son, Andrew Steven, in February of 1997 to complete their perfect family. Steve worked at Colonial Craft, D.R. Tech, Hopkins Sand and Gravel and was currently working for the Village of Grantsburg. Steve enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, and was always the life of the party. He could light up a room with his infectious smile. He loved to dance and was known to spend more than his share of time behind the mic at Karaoke. He loved to go for rides with his family and cruising in his favorite Toyota trucks he loved so much. He loved sports and could always be found in the bleachers at Carinna’s volleyball and softball games. He coached Andrew in all levels of baseball throughout the years, put in countless hours at the hockey rink and spent many Friday nights on the sideline of the football field. Deer season was the highlight of the year and Steve loved spending time at their “new” shack. All the memories will remain there, because “what happens at deer camp, stays at deer camp.” Steve’s greatest joy came from being “Papa Steve” to his grandson Liam. They loved to play and goof around, and their favorite moments were trips to “Papa Steve’s Farm”, aka Fawn-Doe-Rosa. He had several honorary families and kids whose lives he touched in many special ways. The most important person in Steve’s world was the love of his life— his wife Cheryl. They began dating in 1985 and spent more years of lives together than apart. He always knew what to say or do to make Cheryl laugh. Steve is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Cheryl; daughter, Carinna (Austin) Nikunen; son, Andrew; grandson, Liam Nikunen; brothers, Gary “Goob” (Stacy) Coy and Brad (Dawn) Meyer; sister, Sarina Rogers; mother-in-law, Arline Soderbeck; brother-in-law, Allen (Nancy) Soderbeck; nieces and nephews: Seth (Hailey) Coy, Sawyer Coy, Hayden Meyer, Mason Meyer, Raini Rogers, River Rogers, Emily (Carlo) Franco, Lindsay (Kyle) Johnson, Kellen (Teresa) Olsen, William Soderbeck; great nieces and nephews: Praxton Coy, Lane Franco, Adeline and Lucas Johnson, Carson Olsen; uncles: Bob (Jeanne) Meyer, Duane (Beth) Meyer, Rodney (Patty) Meyer, Harley (Patty) Meyer, Jim Meyer, David Meyer, Mike (Sheila) Meyer, David (Shirley) Johnson, Dennis (Gail) Johnson, Dale Johnson; aunt Barb Benson; several cousins, extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Connie Coy; father, Daniel Coy; brother, Chris Coy; grandparents, Willard and Dorothy Meyer, Alden and Norma Johnson; uncle, Danny Johnson; aunts, Donna Meyer and Bonnie Lee; cousin, Jennifer Meyer; father-in-law, Gerald Soderbeck; brother-in-law, Craig Soderbeck. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Grace Baptist Church with Pastor Brad Moore officiating. Honorary Pallbearers were Craig Johnson, Mike Alderman, Jeremy Chell, Mike Janke, Todd Johnson and Terry Johnson. Arrangements are entrusted to Swedberg Taylor Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com