Stephen Vincent Pogorzelski died unexpectedly at his home on
March 9, 2019, in Colby, Wisconsin, at the age of 45.
Steve is survived by his parents, Joseph and Maureen
Pogorzelski, Sr. of Stevens Point; brothers, Stewart (Katherine) Pogorzelski of
Plover, and Joseph (Becky) Pogorzelski, West Jordan, Utah. He is further survived by his sisters, Katherine
(Shaun) McMahon of Plover, and Molly Pogorzelski of Neenah. He is preceded in death by his mother, Laura
Worzella; and his grandparents.
Steve was born on December 7, 1973, in Stevens Point, to
Joseph Pogorzelski, Sr. and Laura Jane Worzella. He graduated from SPASH in
1992. While a senior in high school, Steve enlisted in the Navy’s Deferred
Entry program. Shortly after graduation,
he began his career in the Navy where he was proud to serve his country as an
Electronics Technician for nine years.
He later worked in the private sector in Bahrain before returning to the
United States where he joined the United States Navy Reserve. He was deployed to the Middle East twice as a
reservist. He worked in the security system industry and relocated to Colby.
Steve married Michelle Jensen and they later divorced.
As per Steve’s wishes, there will not be a service. His family asks that you celebrate the lives
of those you love, each and every day.
The John J. Buettgen Funeral Home/Mid-Wisconsin Cremation
Society are assisting the family. For online condolences, please visit
www.HonorOne.com.
