Growing up, Steve lived in California and Hawaii which melded him into the calm man he was. In 1971, Steve met his wife Linda in San Rafael, California where they fell in love and decided to move across the country to the east coast. In an unforgettable time period, these lovebirds’ travels created the foundation for a successful 51 year marriage, even whilst picking up a few hitchhikers along the way. With The Rolling Stones, The Allman Brothers and Janis Joplin as their GPS, they finally made it to New Hampshire where they lived out the rest of their days building a family, careers, and deep roots. Traveling always remained a priority in Steve’s life. His favorite destinations being Florida and Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
Steve had a love for baseball where he was fortunate enough to coach his sons, Derek and Adam, and many other kids through Keenes little league and Babe Ruth teams, winning many championships. On the field Steve was all about business. He wanted to see how to get the most runs on the board while also teaching life lessons about winning, losing, honesty and integrity. These are values that remained with his players well into adulthood.
Steve worked at Sanel Auto Parts for 46 years where he made life long friendships and relationships within the community. In his free time with family, he taught them all of the jewels of wisdom he had picked up as a young nomad. Some of his favorite pastimes were taking Adam, Derek and his dog “Catfish” hunting and fishing.
Steve is survived by his loving wife Linda, son, Adam and wife Kimberley; grandsons Cooper and Easton, son, Derek; granddaughters, Ashlee and Elizabeth; mother, Frances Zimmerman, daughter, Natalie, son, Steve; brothers, Rob and wife Donna, brother, David and wife Cory, brother, Skip and wife Debbie. He is predeceased by his father, Aloysius DeKeyrel.
Calling hours will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on June 27, 2022 at Foley Funeral Home, 49 Court Street, Keene, NH. There will be no funeral per Steve’s wishes.
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