Stephen “Steve” Edward Lohman, 57, passed away after a brave battle with Leukemia on January 15, 2016, surrounded by his loved ones. Steve was born in Annapolis, Maryland on February 20, 1958.
He attended Charlotte Hall Military Academy in Maryland before moving to San Francisco, California.
Steve met the love of his life, Victoria at the Bill Graham’s Day on the Green, September 20, 1975 in Oakland, Ca. They married on July 12, 1982, on the beach in Carmel, Ca.
At an early age he was drawn to the water, catching blue crab or sailing in his small sailboat in the Chesapeake bay. An adventurer at heart, as a young man he traveled the United States from east to west coast before joining his family in San Francisco. His appreciation for architecture, history and craftsmanship lead him to discover his passion and talent for the building trades. He found his calling initially working with the San Francisco Cable Cars and remodeling historic Victorian homes, before becoming a decorated journeyman carpenter with the Carpenter’s Union.
Our comedic “Papa Bear” won over everyone he met with his smile, humor, and spot on impersonations. He was a fierce San Francisco 49ers and Giants fan; our “historian” who had an unparalleled gift in recalling any name or date pertaining to war history, sports, and of course, Rock & Roll.
He was at his happiest taking drives with his love, and best friend, Victoria, along the coast of Monterey Bay, or through the Mountains of Montana; telling tall tales, and jokes, to his audience of friends and family – in any accent requested; and spending time bouncing his twin granddaughters on his knees.
Steve was preceded in death by his father, Harry Ray Lohman, and his mother, Barbara “Bobbie” Agnes Lohman. He is survived by his wife, Victoria, and children: Jaela Lohman Nuovo (Tony Nuovo) of Los Angeles, Paris Lohman of Helena, Joseph Lohman of Los Angeles, and granddaughters Sicily Scarlette Nuovo and London Rose Nuovo of Los Angeles. He is also survived by his big sister, Susan Nowell of Monterey, niece, Meghan Nowell of Las Vegas; as well as “sisters” Bridgette Mazurek of Helena and Elizabeth Viera Proulx of Missoula; and multiple “brothers” Daniel Proul of Spokane, Rhett “Robert” Ussery of Sacramento, David Mazurek of Helena, and Mark Viera of Helena, as well as multiple nieces and nephews.
He enriched our life and charmed us all. He was a character of characters.
Cremation has taken place, and a celebration of life will be held at Retz funeral home on January 19, 2016 at 11:00 am. Potluck reception to follow; location to be announced at the Service.
Please visit below to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Steve.
Service Schedule
Celebration of His Life
11:00 a.m.
Tuesday January 19, 2016
Retz Funeral Home Chapel
315 E. 6th Ave.
Helena, Montana 59601
Service Schedule
Celebration of His Life
11:00 a.m.
Tuesday January 19, 2016
Retz Funeral Home Chapel
315 E. 6th Ave.
Helena, Montana 59601
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Allen Stenhjem Family says
Helena has lost another brother who came back to the Last Best Place ,God Bless Steve,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
We all will miss ya,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Bill and Lorraine Mazurek says
Our thoughts and prayers to all of the Family. Steve was an example of a life fulfilled. He will be missed by many.
Antonia Ihnot says
Jaela and family
We are so sorry for the loss of your Father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
He was an amazing man. Hugs and love to all your family.
Cousins, Michael and Antonia Ihnot
Joe and Bea Bonanno says
JAELA so very sorry for the loss of your dad. Our memory of him will always be of a happy man loving his family. Our prayers are with you and your family. Love you guys.
Renate and Vickie says
As Vickie’s friends we are so glad to have had the good fortune to get to know Steve on our visits to their homes in Carmel,CA, and Helena. Steve was always funny, good natured and kind hearted and we will miss him.
Kim gray says
I only met Steve for a short time. He was my Secret Santa and he didn’t want to meet me in the hospital. Well I went anyway. He was full of life and full of humor even in pain. I am so blessed to have met him and my prayers are with you all. I wish I was there with you to celebrate his life. I will miss him dearly.
LaRain says
To the Lohman & Proul Family: Vicki, Paris, Jaela. Steve was a very genuine man. Prayers going out to you and your family. God Bless, LaRain
Cindy Henderson says
Vickie, Jaela and Paris and Joey,
I was so sorry to hear about Steve, he was such an awesome man and so happy I got to know him thru the years while I was part of the family, He always had a smile on his face and the first one there to help with anything. My heart goes out to you all and I am sending hugs and prayers to each one of you, It has been a very long time since I have seen any of you but always had fun being a part of the family and hope you all can remember the good times and as I am going thru a loss also, people keep telling me it will get easier, I hope it does for all of us. God Bless You and your family.
David Cowles says
To the Lohman family: Please accept my sincere condolences and deepest sympathy on the loss of your dear loved one. Death is such a tragedy for all of us, and when it touches us personally, it’s sometimes difficult to find the comfort that we search for. Our loving Heavenly Father Jehovah, who is the God of all comfort, feels empathy for those who have lost a loved one in death, and therefore promises to swallow up death forever and eliminate all pain and suffering. (Please read Revelation 21:4 and Isaiah 25:8) Jesus gave even more reason for hope at John 5:28,29 where he explains: “…all those in the memorial tombs…will come out…” As you read the above texts in your Bible, may they give you hope and comfort, during this most difficult time. Again, my deepest sympathy. David Cowles
Richard Parker says
To Susan Nowell and the Lohman family. I am so sorry for your loss. You all have my deepest sympathy. I just learned of Steve’s death via the internet (March 6). Susan, you had made me aware of his illness some years ago before we lost email contact (Steve was a cousin of mine by way of his mother, my first cousin. I met Steve when he was a rambunctious little red-head back in Maryland).
Shell Proulx says
Today, there is a void in our lives, an empty, hollow feeling knowing Steve has transitioned from a earthling & this young man who died so bravely, will not be embodied with loved ones as we know it. I’m sure “happy houligan” is up to his shenanigans.
Straight to the moon…..stevey, love shell