Steven A. Buettner

Steven A. “Ernie” Buettner, 59, of Shawano, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday morning, Aug. 19, 2021, of natural causes. Steve was born March 3, 1962, in Shawano, a son of Ernest and Vanice (Rades) Buettner. He attended St. James Lutheran School and graduated from Shawano High School with the Class of 1980. He then attended UW-Plattville. Steve worked in construction for several years before going to work at Thilmany Paper Mill (now known as Alstrom-Munksjo Paper Mill) in Kaukauna, where he worked for nearly 25 years. On Aug. 26, 1989, Steve was united in marriage to the former Kimberly Abbey at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano. Steve is a member of St. James Lutheran Church. He was a huge sports fan and was inducted into the Shawano Community High School Athletic Hall of Fame, Class of 2018. Steve enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and taking Sunday drives in his Camaro. Above all, he was very proud of his family, especially his children. Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Kimberly, of Shawano; his twins, Jeffrey (fiancée Anna) Buettner and Dana Buettner, of Shawano; his brother, Todd (Denise) Buettner, and their son, Jacob, of Shawano; his brother-in-law, Kent (Tina) Abbey, and their daughter, Alissa, of Apex, North Carolina; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Jeffrey Buettner, in infancy; special uncle, Dale Buettner; his mother-in-law, Virginia “Ginny” Abbey; and several aunts and uncles. A memorial service for Steve will be held on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, at 11 a.m. at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano. Pastor Mark Drengler will officiate. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. and continue until the time of service. In lieu of flowers and plants, the family prefers memorials in Steve’s name to the St. James Radio Broadcast Fund or the Disabled Hunt organization. Mickelson Funeral and Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences at www.mickelsonfs.com.