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BELVIEW -- Services for Steven Lee Panitzke, 65, of Belview will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. John Lutheran Church in Vesta. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with a prayer service at 8 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service Wednesday. Burial will be in the St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Sheridan Township. A Celebration of Steve's Life will be held beginning at 5 p.m. Wednesday at Mac on Main in Belview. Online condolences may be sent at www.stephensfuneralservice.com. Stephens Funeral Service – Redwood Valley Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
He died Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, at CentraCare St. Cloud Hospital, following a sudden devastating medical emergency.
He was born Aug. 11, 1961, in Redwood Falls, to Leroy and Rosemary (Rohlik) Panitzke.
Survivors include his wife, LuJean; children, Britney Erler, Jesse Panitzke, Josh Panitzke, Brianna Panitzke; nine grandchildren; parents Leroy and Rosemary Panitzke; siblings, Sharon Hustad, Randy Panitzke and Al Panitzke.