Steven Douglas Pete, age 61 of Manistee, Michigan died unexpectedly on Sunday, June 28, 2020.

He was born on May 2, 1959 in Manistee, MI son of the late John J. & Phyllis (Szymarek) Pete. Steve married Debbie Lambert on November 1, 1980 at Norwalk Lutheran Church. He was employed for many years with Ron Kott Masonary. In his younger years Steven enjoyed hunting with his dad and brothers, fishing with his nephews and mushrooming.

He is survived by his wife Debbie Pete of Manistee, MI, his daughter, Jennifer Pete of Manistee, MI, his son Jesse & Misty Pete of Kaleva, MI, 7 grandchildren, Noah, McKenzie, Ashlynn, Hunter, Abriahna, Kolt & Remington, 2 sisters & brothers-in-law; Sherry & Irv Utley of Cedar Springs and Debbie & Phil Curtis of Florida, 2 brothers & 1 sister-in-law; Kevin & Annette Pete of Texas and David Pete of Manistee. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive her.

He was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Jeffrey, Bryan and Kenneth Pete and 1 granddaughter Morgan Lynn Pete.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at 11:00 AM at the Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee with Pastor Laurie Willis officiating. Burial will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery also in Manistee. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday morning one hour prior to the funeral service.

The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.