Steven M. Bahr

Steven Miles Bahr, 81, passed away Monday, October 12, 2026, in Madison while at a rehabilitation facility.

Steven was born November 16, 1944, in Fond du Lac, WI, the son of Marianne Bahr. Steven's father passed away when he was very young, and he knew Leroy Bahr as his father. He graduated from Horace Mann High School in North Fond du Lac. Following high school, Steven married Sandra, and they were the proud parents of two wonderful sons, Scott and Sean.

Steven was first employed at Giddings and Lewis Company in Fond du Lac. He then became an officer with the North Fond du Lac Police Department. Steven later joined the Waupun Police Department, where he worked until his retirement in 2001. Following retirement, Steven enjoyed several other jobs, including working as a transport deputy at the Dodge County Sheriff's Office, security at St. Agnes Hospital, and driving for Municipal Well and Pump.

Steven was united in marriage to Lois Kreuziger (Wedman) in 1984. They lived in Waupun and enjoyed taking vacations to Nevada. Steven also enjoyed fishing trips to Canada with friends. He was happy when sharing memories of the time he spent as a child with his grandfather, Robert. He also liked shooting trap at the John Howard Memorial Gun Club.

Steven is survived by his sons, Scott (Maria) Bahr of Beaver Dam and Sean (Rebecca) Bahr of Bowler, WI; seven grandchildren and step-grandchildren, Marissa Bahr, Emily (Quinn) Bahr, Matthew (Kristen) Bahr, Andrew (Morgan) Bahr, Christian (Molly) Bahr, Kayla Kreuziger, and Miranda Holbach; and several great-grandchildren. He is further survived by his sisters, Susan (Jeff) Rock and Karen Babler; brother-in-law, Lee (Gerri) Preuss; and his dog, Willow; along with other relatives and friends.

Steven was preceded in death by his wife, Lois; his parents; stepchild, Terry Kreuziger; sister, Janice Kinyon; brothers-in-law, William Kinyon and Gary Babler; mother-in-law, Tori Wedman; and his beloved dogs, Gunner I, Gunner II, Hershey, Meadow, and Honey.

Steven's family would like to thank everyone who provided assistance and care over the past several years, especially his friend Dean Opperman, the staff at the Christian Home of Waupun, and his providers at Waupun Hospital and St. Mary's Hospital.

Following Steven's wishes, no services will be held.