Steven J. Kienast Sr., 60, of Clintonville, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee.
Steven James Kienast was born on Aug. 31, 1958, in Waukesha to Calvin and Virginia (Cass) Kienast. He grew up in Waukesha and graduated from Waukesha North High School. Steve entered the U.S. Army and served from 1975 to 1981, stationed mostly in Germany. He was married twice and was blessed with three children. Steve was employed for many years as a mail sorter at the U.S. Post Office in Waukesha, retiring in the mid-1990s. In the late 1990s, he settled in Clintonville.
Steve is a former member of St. Martin Lutheran Church, Clintonville. He was an active life member of the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 53 of Manawa. Steve was currently serving as commander, and he was involved in every project and activity with the DAV. His other interests included deer hunting, going fishing, collecting antiques and searching for treasures at rummage sales. Steve was always helping others and will be remembered most as a kind and generous person.
Survivors include three children, Jessica Kienast, of Clintonville, Kyle (friend Ashley) Kienast, of Bonduel, and Steven (Navid) Kienast Jr., of Shiocton. There are six grandchildren, Calvin, Nataly, Alison, Sofia, Rosemary and Helen. He is further survived by his mother, Virginia Kienast, of Waukesha; a twin brother, Scott Kienast, of Dousman; and two nieces, many other relatives and friends.
Steve was preceded in death by his father, Calvin, and a brother, Mark.
Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 24, at 11 a.m. at Beil-Didier Funeral Home, Clintonville. The Rev. Brian Crocker will officiate, and burial will follow at Graceland Cemetery, Clintonville. Military honors will be provided at the cemetery by members of the DAV Chapter 53 of Manawa; and VFW Post 664, American Legion Post 63, and American Legion Auxiliary Unit 63, all of Clintonville. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home.