Steven John Strang

Steven John Strang, 58, of Casper, passed away Sunday August 17, 2014.

He was born to the late Marvin and Virginia "Didge" Strang on February 5, 1956, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He graduated from Assumption High School in Davenport, Iowa in 1974 and received an AS degree in Civil Engineering Technology from Idaho State University in 1978. During his time at Idaho State University, he was a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity. He married the love of his life, Cherie McCarty, on August 25, 1979 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. They enjoyed nearly 35 years living happily together in Casper where they had their three beautiful daughters Jessica, Laurel and Stefanie.

Steve worked as a Professional Land Surveyor for the City of Casper for 25 years before retiring in 2010. He was a long-time member of the Professional Land Surveyors of Wyoming and was on the newsletter committee for 18 years.

Steve was an active member of Our Lady of Fatima catholic church. He was an avid outdoors man who was passionate about skiing and also enjoyed biking, hiking, camping, fishing, hunting and golf. He instilled, in his family, a true love and appreciation for mother nature. He loved music and playing his guitar. His family and friends will fondly remember him strumming his favorite tunes around the campfire or in his man cave.

Steve is survived by his wife Cherie Strang and their 3 daughters: Jessica Reese and her husband Brad Reese, Laurel Strang and Stefanie Strang, all of Casper. He is also survived by his granddaughter Charlotte Reese, of Casper; sister: Stacie Strang, of Arvada, Co and niece Rebecca Strang of Denville, NJ, and his beloved canine companion, Bode. He is preceded in death by his parents Marvin Strang and Virginia "Didge" Neuhaus (Strang).

Donations can be made, in remembrance of Steve, to the Harmony Foundation at www.harmonyfoundationinc.com or to the Arthiritis Foundation at www.arthritis.org .

A viewing will be held at Newcomer Funeral Home on Thursday Aug. 21st from 6pm-8pm with a rosary service at 7 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church on Friday Aug. 22nd at 11:00am with a reception following in the church basement.

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