Steven Bilkey

Steve was born on January 16th, 1966, in Ishpeming, Michigan to parents Eugene and Jean. Steve graduated from Ishpeming High School with the class of 1984 and later received a degree in Wastewater Management from Northern Michigan University. After meeting his wife, Lori, in 1990 the couple lived in various cities before settling in Oshkosh, WI. Marrying in 1994, the couple had two children, Alex, born in 1997, and Kaitlyn, born in 2000.

Steve spent his career serving others. Starting as a Wastewater Treatment Operator, Steve worked his way up to the position of Public Works Director over his 30-year career for the city of Omro.

One of Steve’s greatest passions was supporting the Michigan Wolverines football team. Self-proclaimed, the best day of Steve’s life was traveling to Ann Arbor to see Michigan defeat Ohio State at the big house in 2021. Steve was also an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers and tracking plane routes on his phone.

Steve was a dedicated and loving father. He spent much of his time attending youth sporting events and coaching his children’s teams, where he will be remembered by many as a light-hearted, caring, and funny coach. Steve selflessly supported his children in all their endeavors and always put their needs above his own.

The love Steve had for his children is only surpassed by the love he had for his wife. In their 30 years of marriage, Steve and Lori were best friends, travel buddies, and partners in crime. Steve and Lori’s favorite thing to do together was to travel. Wearing their matching travel shirts, the couple took multiple trips to Disney World, Las Vegas, and went on many Caribbean cruises together.

In addition to Lori, Alex, and Kaitlyn, Steve is survived by his mother, Jean, father, Eugene, brother, Michael, sister-in-law, Renee, sister, Susan, sister-in-law, Lynn, brother-in-law, Steve, nephews Jake, Josh, Tommy, and Zak, niece, Amber, one uncle, and several cousins.

In lieu of a funeral, a celebration of Steve’s life will be held on Saturday, February 15th from 4-8pm at the Oshkosh Marriott Waterfront Hotel, 1 N. Main Street, Oshkosh, WI 54901.

Steve brought joy and laughter to everyone he met. He was a great person, a better friend, and the best husband and father. The pain and sorrow of losing Steve is overshadowed only by the amount of joy and laughter he imparted onto the people around him. He will be dearly missed.