Stephen M. Wasiniak, age 50, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed from this life to the next on August 30, 2024, surrounded by his loving family, after a lengthy (over 8 years) and incredibly courageous battle with cancer.  He was born on October 29, 1973, in Norwalk, to James and Cheryl (Hartman) Wasiniak.  Steve went to St. Mary's Elementary School and graduated from Norwalk St. Paul and EHOVE in 1992.  He attended Denver Automotive Diesel School, and often spoke fondly of his time in the region.

Steve was a hard worker, he owned and operated Wazu Concrete Pumping. Through the years he had worked for Smith Paving, BOCA, Oglesby Construction, Wasiniak Construction and McDonald's, where he claims he was frequently "the employee of the month".

He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed winter sports, snowmobiling, skiing, cutting wood, and trips on his side by side.  He was a wonderful father, grandfather, and husband, to an amazing wife.

Steve's fight was not only courageous but inspiring.  He often focused much of his energy on visiting others who struggled with similar cancers to help encourage them.  He deeply believed in the purpose of the Piggyback Foundation and supported them however he could.

Survivors include his parents, James and Cheryl Wasiniak; his loving wife, Julie (Fox) Wasiniak; children, Brittany (Nick) Hamilton, Courtney Clark (Jake) Cannon, Ross (Madison) Clark, and Cole Wasiniak (Danielle Ott), Alex (Christina) Haynes, Drew (Laura) Haynes, Logan Haynes, and Luke Haynes; grandchildren, Reese, Mason, Amelia, Kenni, Payton, and Gideon; siblings, Andy (Betsy) Wasiniak, Diane (Drew) Bouza, and John (Shannon) Wasiniak; as well as numerous nieces and nephews, and a ton of friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, and aunt, Kathy.

Friends and family are invited to his visitation on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at the Huron County Fairgrounds Expo Building, 940 Fair Rd., Norwalk, Ohio from 3 pm until 8 pm.  A funeral Mass will be held for Steve on Friday, September 6, 2024, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, 1322 Settlement Rd, Norwalk, Ohio 44857, beginning at 4 pm.  After the funeral Mass there will be a celebration of Steve's life at the Huron County Fairgrounds.  Meat and light beverages will be provided, please bring a dish to share.  Steve specifically requested "no good clothes" to be worn at his services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Piggyback Foundation, 31 E. Main St., Norwalk, Ohio 44857, or to the Norwalk Area United Fund, "in care of Stephen Wasiniak", 2 E. Seminary St., Norwalk, Ohio 44857, where it will be used to help start a scholarship in honor of Stephen, specifically to help seniors interested in attending a trade school after their high school education. Condolences to the family may also be expressed online by visiting www.walkereastmanheydingerfh.com