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Steven Roger Pickelner handed away peacefully at residence in Fort Collins, CO, on Aug. 18, 2021, surrounded by his loving household, after a brave, 16-month battle with neuroendocrine most cancers. His exceptionally youthful outlook and lots of bodily pursuits belied his age all through his 79 years of life.

Steven was born on Feb. 4, 1942, to William “Invoice” and Sara (Finkelstein) Pickelner in Williamsport, residence of Little League Baseball. He grew up together with his older brother, David, and cousins, Paul and Jerry Sykes. Like his father, Steven was an athletic younger man and loved the competitors of staff sports activities. Steven graduated from Williamsport Excessive College in 1959 and left residence to pursue his diploma in Mechanical Engineering, beginning at Cornell College and ultimately following his brother to Colorado the place he accomplished his diploma at Colorado State College.

The 2 brothers have been inseparable throughout these years, engaged on their levels, then larger levels, whereas additionally working a enterprise selling bands and music concert events in Fort Collins. A spotlight was bringing in The Rolling Stones to Moby Enviornment in 1969. Throughout these years, they have been notorious for his or her lengthy flowing hair and legendary, rocking Fourth of July events on Stuart Avenue.

In 1971, Steven and his brother David established Benzav Buying and selling Co. What began as a cottage industry-style enterprise developed right into a Native American Effective Arts wholesale and vendor enterprise. Steven’s ardour and love for the individuals with whom he labored and the supplies and artists within the commerce made it not possible for him to retire ó this yr marks the fiftieth anniversary of his firm.

Steven had a mild, beneficiant and giving coronary heart, and liked sharing with and studying from others. He liked meals and loved making these round him really feel at residence by means of his ardour for cooking. He was equally obsessed with train and athletic pursuits. Snowboarding, biking and mountaineering, have been a number of of his favourite issues. For Steven, there was by no means a nasty day on the slopes. He was additionally very dedicated to the Fort Collins group: serving on the board of The Style for a few years (a fundraising entity for the Meals Financial institution of Larimer County), and as a founding member of Congregation Har Shalom.

The head of Steven’s life was turning into a father. He and Tracy have been dedicated to their youngsters Aaron and Sophie, sharing their passions for the outside, their cultural backgrounds and the love of studying. Tenting, snowboarding, cooking, cottage time in Ontario, teaching soccer, proudly watching skating competitions and different sporting occasions, expertise reveals and recitals, dinner events with household and mates, films and touring are just some of the numerous issues he liked to do with the household. And in the long run, the household was impressed by Steven’s silent grit and willpower, humor and charm, to take advantage of out of each day, all through his journey with most cancers.

Steven was preceded in loss of life by his brother David, his dad and mom Sara and William “Invoice” Pickelner, and cousin Paul Sykes. He’s survived by his loving household, Aaron David Pickelner, Sophie Mae Pascale Pickelner, and Tracy Tostowaryk; in-laws Wally and Joan Tostowaryk; cousins Bobby Pickelner (Beverly), Jerry Sykes (Ilene), and Paula Kohl; cousin-in-law Bonnie Sykes, in addition to their prolonged households.

The household is grateful for the household, mates, and caregivers who surrounded Steven, Tracy and their youngsters with love, care and help. In lieu of flowers, please think about making a donation to the Meals Financial institution of Larimer County, Pathways Hospice in Fort Collins, or a charity of your selection. Funeral providers have been held at Congregation Har Shalom on Aug. 20, 2021. Burial adopted at Roselawn Cemetery in Fort Collins. Please go to goesfuneralcare.com to signal the household visitor ebook, ship your condolences and share your reminiscences of Steven.