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Steven Ross Liberty Obituary

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Steven Ross Liberty

Marquette, MI

December 2, 1952 - August 31, 2020

Steven Ross Liberty Obituary

MARQUETTE, MI – Steven Ross Liberty, age 67, of Marquette, entered eternal life Monday morning, August 31, 2020, at home, in the loving, comforting care of his family and UP Home Health and Hospice. Born December 2, 1952, in Marquette, a son of Donald R. and Joyce (Johnson) Liberty, Steve was raised in Marquette and graduated from Marquette Senior High School, Class of 1971. Steve was employed for a time as an automobile mechanic with local auto shops before beginning a long career with the Board of Light and Power as a lineman. He retired following 20 years of service. Steve was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed all that nature had to offer. He enjoyed hunting, boating, and fishing, often sharing his outdoor interests with family and friends. Steve was a member of Marquette Moose Lodge, Richard Jopling Post 44 of the American Legion, and the South Shore Fishing Association where he was involved with Veterans Appreciation Fishing Day. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Amanda (Francis) Liberty, whom he married April 18, 1974; his son, Jason (Angela) Liberty and daughter, Shannon (Chad) Kauppila both of Marquette; nine grandchildren, Christian (McKenna) Liberty, Faith (Cameron Fries) Breea, Luc, Catherine, Anna, Jessa and Callie Liberty, and Hayden Kauppila; a great-grandchild, Carson Fries; his sisters, Debra Williams and Pam (Jeff) Jennings; brothers, Dan (Julie) Liberty and Doug (Debbie) Liberty; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents. A Celebration of Life, honoring Steve, will be held at the Presque Isle Pavilion on Saturday, September 5, from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to South Shore Fishing Association, P.O. Box 214, Marquette, MI 49855. Fassbender Swanson Hansen Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family, where condolences may be expressed online at fassbenderswansonhansen.com

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