Steven
Steven L. Oetman
Steve passed Sunday, May 3, 2020 at his home in Plainwell.
He was born January 28, 1958 in Plainwell, the son of Clarence “Lavern” and Ethel “Marie” (Fletcher) Oetman. He had worked at Carlisle Roofing for many years and then installing vinyl siding with his brother. In his free time Steve enjoyed hunting, fishing, trips to Silver Lake dunes, Lake Michigan walks collecting beach glass with his family and mushroom hunting.
Surviving are his children, Aaron Oetman of Florida, Jeremiah (Layne) Oetman of South Lyon, Mandy Oetman of Plainwell and Tyler Oetman of Plainwell; 9 grandchildren; brothers, Terry, Larry and Alan; half-brothers, Vernie and Donnie along with several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and infant son Dustin in 1984.
A private graveside service will be held at Mountain Home Cemetery in Otsego.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
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Eric Royston
May 4, 2020 at 9:59 pm
Jeremiah,
I’m so sorry to hear this news. Sounds like your dad taught you many valuable lessons that I know you will pass down. Praying for you and your family.
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Megan & Shannon Jones
May 5, 2020 at 8:48 am
Steve was a shaining example of a good man and we will miss him dearly! Deepest sorrows to his children as they navigate through this painful transition. We will be praying for comfort and guidance.
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Candy Pradon
May 5, 2020 at 9:39 am
My heart and prayers to all of u
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Becky Chappell
May 5, 2020 at 1:27 pm
Unfortunately I never got to meet you Steve. My mom and your mom were cousins. My prayers are with your loved ones at this time. I hope you will all find peace in your hearts.
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Peach Dowler
May 5, 2020 at 4:13 pm
So sorry to hear if Steve’s passing prayers for the family be at rest Dear Steven your eith the Lord now
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Kelly Cobb
May 5, 2020 at 5:04 pm
Dear Oetman Family,
Sheila and Steve took me into their home like I was one of their own kids. I felt so excepted and loved, they were great grandparents to my daughter Devin. The whole Oetman family made me feel loved, but Steve was my favorite Oetman. I say this with a smile because I am sure you understand. This was a man that I remember as kind, soft spoken and a genius when it came to fixing things and “Oetmanizing It”. I remember funny times I spent with him, laughing on the family porch or when he used his work socks for golf club covers. I remembered when he lost a chunk of his shin to the mound of sparklers he taped together, and the hours spent working on the dun buggies. I am so sorry for your loss and I just wanted you all to know how much of an imprint he left on me. May you be at ease and may he watch over us all. Thank you for letting me share what I loved most about your dad. Love, Kelly
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Theresa Irving
May 5, 2020 at 5:07 pm
So sorry to hear about Steve. He was a pleasant quiet man. Will miss seeing him.
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Gail VanPolen
May 5, 2020 at 7:09 pm
So sorry to hear of his passing. Prayers with love for the grieving family.
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Cousin Rose Hayes
May 15, 2020 at 1:24 pm
Very sorry to hear about Steve. I remember how excited were all were when he was born.
And babysitting him and his brothers when young.
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Karen
August 3, 2020 at 7:30 pm
Sorry to hear of Steve’s passing.
Prayers for the family. Now they’re up there together looking down to help and love All.
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He was born January 28, 1958 in Plainwell, the son of Clarence “Lavern” and Ethel “Marie” (Fletcher) Oetman. He had worked at Carlisle Roofing for many years and then installing vinyl siding with his brother. In his free time Steve enjoyed hunting, fishing, trips to Silver Lake dunes, Lake Michigan walks collecting beach glass with his family and mushroom hunting.
Surviving are his children, Aaron Oetman of Florida, Jeremiah (Layne) Oetman of South Lyon, Mandy Oetman of Plainwell and Tyler Oetman of Plainwell; 9 grandchildren; brothers, Terry, Larry and Alan; half-brothers, Vernie and Donnie along with several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and infant son Dustin in 1984.
A private graveside service will be held at Mountain Home Cemetery in Otsego.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
.
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Eric Royston
May 4, 2020 at 9:59 pm
Jeremiah,
I’m so sorry to hear this news. Sounds like your dad taught you many valuable lessons that I know you will pass down. Praying for you and your family.
Reply
Megan & Shannon Jones
May 5, 2020 at 8:48 am
Steve was a shaining example of a good man and we will miss him dearly! Deepest sorrows to his children as they navigate through this painful transition. We will be praying for comfort and guidance.
Reply
Candy Pradon
May 5, 2020 at 9:39 am
My heart and prayers to all of u
Reply
Becky Chappell
May 5, 2020 at 1:27 pm
Unfortunately I never got to meet you Steve. My mom and your mom were cousins. My prayers are with your loved ones at this time. I hope you will all find peace in your hearts.
Reply
Peach Dowler
May 5, 2020 at 4:13 pm
So sorry to hear if Steve’s passing prayers for the family be at rest Dear Steven your eith the Lord now
Reply
Kelly Cobb
May 5, 2020 at 5:04 pm
Dear Oetman Family,
Sheila and Steve took me into their home like I was one of their own kids. I felt so excepted and loved, they were great grandparents to my daughter Devin. The whole Oetman family made me feel loved, but Steve was my favorite Oetman. I say this with a smile because I am sure you understand. This was a man that I remember as kind, soft spoken and a genius when it came to fixing things and “Oetmanizing It”. I remember funny times I spent with him, laughing on the family porch or when he used his work socks for golf club covers. I remembered when he lost a chunk of his shin to the mound of sparklers he taped together, and the hours spent working on the dun buggies. I am so sorry for your loss and I just wanted you all to know how much of an imprint he left on me. May you be at ease and may he watch over us all. Thank you for letting me share what I loved most about your dad. Love, Kelly
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Theresa Irving
May 5, 2020 at 5:07 pm
So sorry to hear about Steve. He was a pleasant quiet man. Will miss seeing him.
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Gail VanPolen
May 5, 2020 at 7:09 pm
So sorry to hear of his passing. Prayers with love for the grieving family.
Reply
Cousin Rose Hayes
May 15, 2020 at 1:24 pm
Very sorry to hear about Steve. I remember how excited were all were when he was born.
And babysitting him and his brothers when young.
Reply
Karen
August 3, 2020 at 7:30 pm
Sorry to hear of Steve’s passing.
Prayers for the family. Now they’re up there together looking down to help and love All.
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