Steve Edward Sing

Steve Edward Sing, age 57 of Fountain City, WI passed away peacefully on Friday February 21, 2014 at his home. Steve was born on September 7, 1956 to Edward and Joyce (Beck) Sing in Winona, MN. Steve went to school and graduated from Cochrane-Fountain City High School in 1974. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army. In June 1978 he met the love of his life, Debbie Bagniewski at the races in Fountain City. They married in May 1982 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, and to this union their daughter, Jessica was born in 1985. Steve’s career was in the U. S. Army Corp of Engineers as a Survey Technician for over 38 years until his retirement in November 2013. He was a member for many years of the Fountain City, City Council, also of the American Legion, the Fountain City Rod and Gun Club and a lifetime member of the NRA. Steve’s favorite pastime was to be on the river, whether it be fishing, boating, skiing, or just hanging out with the many river friends and his family. He was a true “river man” who worked and played on the Mississippi River, knowing all the fishing hot spots, but never divulging their locations. He could tell you where any marker was. If you asked him how the fishing was, he would always reply “just got a few bites”…. He was also an avid deer and duck hunter years ago with his favorite dog, Max by his side. Steve was a master at trap shooting and was involved with the hunter safety program with range instruction. In earlier years, he was an avid vegetable gardener, which he enjoyed with his daughter. He was also meticulous about his lawn, keeping it pristine, while often giving his daughter rides on the lawn mower around the yard when she was little. When their daughter, Jessica was a senior in high school, the Sing family had another “daughter” welcomed into their home, Zaya, an exchange student from Mongolia. Steve enjoyed his time off, frequently working at his in-laws, the Ellis’ farm. Many family memories were made on their ritual Sunday boat trips in the summer to the sand bars. Steve truly treasured his time with his family. He was known to be always a hard worker, honest, and punctual. Steve will be sadly missed by his wife Debbie; daughter Jessica (Ronnie) Merchlewitz with their children Mason and Weston and “baby to be” of Altura, MN, his parents Edward and Joyce of Fountain City; his siblings Brian (Linda) Sing of West Salem, WI, Mike (Brenda) Sing of Rollingstone, MN, and Wayne (Irene) Sing of Fountain City. His mother and father in law Eugene and Lucille Bagniewski of Fountain City; his in- laws Eugene Jr. (Diane)Bagniewski, Edie Bagniewski, Diane (Mike Andring) Ristau, Rich (Shelley) Bagniewski, Jeff (Pam) Bagniewski, Karen (Chris) Ellis, and Mary Jo (Ken) Kottmann. Also by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and Lola the kitty. Preceding Steve in death were his grandparents, Eldon and Loretta Beck, Eleanor Sing, brother in law Gerry Bagniewski, Nephews, Jason Ristau, Aaron Bagniewski and Joe Gillette, cousin, Dan Burt and Robert Haag and his Aunt Renee Earney. A memorial gathering will be at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Fountain City on Tuesday February 25 at 4:00PM to 8:00PM and again one hour prior to the funeral service. The funeral service and celebration of life will be on Wednesday February 26 at 11:00AM at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will be in the spring at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Fountain City, WI. Pallbearers will be Chris Ellis, Dustin Ellis, Drew Ellis, and Ronnie Merchlewitz. There are too many close friends and family to mention as honorary pallbearers. From fishing, to hunting, to boating, and work, you know who you are, and Steve loved you all. Thank you for being a blessing in his life. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.talbotfuneralhomes.com