
Steven James Rydecki, 64, of Riverside, Michigan passed away on November 5, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Watervliet Free Methodist Church on Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at 11:00 am with Pastor Brian Hall officiating. Those wishing to sign Steven’s memory book may do so at www.purelycremations.org.
Steven James Rydecki was born in Benton Harbor to Frank Rydecki and Edna James on June 30, 1956. He married his loving wife Eloise (Rickman) on April 24, 1976. Steven worked in armed Security for Palisades Nuclear Plant until his retirement in 2013. Steven regularly attended Watervliet Free Methodist Church. He enjoyed being outdoors, mowing, and time spent with his grandchildren.
Steven in preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Edna, his daughter Tracy and his granddaughter Annica.
Steven is survived by his wife Eloise, daughters Brandy Lewis and Angela Schoenhofer, grandchildren Caleb, Kylee, and Savannah as well as Liam, his great-grandson.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations are made to Caring Circle Hospice or Southwestern Michigan Cancer Center.
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Bonnie (Bishop) Granger
I am so sorry to have learned of Steve’s passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, Eloise and your family. Also to Peggy (I miss you Peggy) and Johnny. As I was thinking of Steve it brought to mind some fond memories of us growing up as a family for the short time our parents were together. One fond memory I have and want to share with you is that Steve ALWAYS had to take things apart so see how it worked! There was always parts of this or parts of that spread out all over. He would work at it FOREVER till he had it apart then back together…minus a few parts that didn’t make it back on the piece he was working on. He will always be one of my little brothers.
My the Lord comfort you during this time and be comforted in knowing he well now.
Christina
Prayers for your family. Steven was a really good man with a kind heart. I think he got that from his mom! He will be missed, but rest assured he is in heaven watching over your family. Please keep the memories of “pawpaw” alive because he loved all his grandkids, eloise, his kids, and the pig based on the pictures and stories he shared.