STEVEN THOMAS HIRZEL

Steven Thomas Hirzel, age 64 of Greenville, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Monday, February 29, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Patricia Hirzel. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; children, Amy Sturdavant (fiancé Jamey Showers), Allen (Ariel) Hirzel, Chris Nichols, Jennifer Eckert; brothers, Mark (Jennifer) Hirzel, Michael (Jeanne) Hirzel; sisters, Lucy Hirzel, Beth Hirzel; 11 grandchildren; also several nieces and nephews. Steve served in the US Navy during the Vietnam Conflict. He enjoyed playing chess, camping and being with his family. Visitation Wednesday 6-8:00 p.m. at O’Brien-Eggebeen-Gerst Chapel, 3980 Cascade Rd. S.E., Grand Rapids. Funeral service will be Thursday 10:30 a.m. at St. Thomas the Apostle, 1449 Wilcox Park Dr. S.E., Grand Rapids. Rev. James Chelich officiating. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.