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Fremen J. Steeno

Fremen Joseph Steeno, 89, Coleman, passed away Monday, May 22, 2023. He was born Nov. 24, 1933, in Green Bay to Alfred and Lillian (Dionne) Steeno. On Dec. 5, 1953, Fremen married Jeanette Gagnon, whom he affectionately called “Honey Bunny.” He was a member of the Local 8 Ironworkers and was known as “Black Bart” among coworkers and friends. Fremen was involved in the building of Fort Howard Paper Mill, James River Paper Mill, Tower Drive Bridge and many more. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, singing and playing the harmonica. Fremen loved his Ford vehicles. He is survived by his wife, Jeanette; children, Cindy (Jim) Ferrington, Debby (Tom) LaCount, Pam Van Den Eng, Shelly (special friend Bill Perron) Steeno, Tim Steeno, Gary (Pattie) Steeno and Jamie (Lacey) Steeno; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; brother, Linus (Miki) Steeno; sister-in-law, Gerri Steeno; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Fremen was preceded in death by his sons, Randy and Tommy Steeno; parents, Alfred and Lillian; son-in-law, Pat Van Den Eng; daughter-in-law, Tracy Steeno; granddaughter, Christine Ferrington; great-granddaughter, Tiana Steeno; siblings, Eunice (Tom) Lawniczak, Joyce (Louis) Fournier, Bill Steeno, Don (Betty) Steeno, Shirley (Mike) Marinan and Marcie (James) Kramer. Private family services will be held. To send online condolences, please go to www.blaneyfuneralhome.com.