Steven H. "Reno" Thurk

Steven H. "Reno" Thurk, 67, of Fond du Lac, died Saturday, September 1, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his family at his residence. He was born November 7, 1944 in Fond du Lac, the son of Howard A. and Elaine E. Dunn Thurk. Reno served with the U.S. Marines from August 1963 "“ December 1963 and then with the Reserves for eight years. On May 27, 1967 he married Shirley K. Lange at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Fond du Lac. Reno worked for Mercury Marine for 42 ½ years, retiring in 2007. He was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church and the West Shore Fishing Club. Reno enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, trapshooting, playing cards and dartball, watching the Green Bay Packers, Wisconsin Badgers and NASCAR, and most of all loved spending time with his family.SURVIVORS: his wife, Shirley; Reno's daughters, Julie (special friend, Chuck) Pelch, Lamartine and Jodie (Rick) Behlke, North Fond du Lac; Reno's son, Todd Thurk, Fond du Lac; five grandchildren, Justin, Hannah, Anna, Christian, and Caleb; his dog, Chemo; two sisters, Kathy Bauer and Judy Thurk, both of Fond du Lac; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers-in-law; two nephews.



VISITATION: will be from 9 "“ 11 AM on Friday, September 7, 2012 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 1600 South Main Street, Fond du Lac. The funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Friday, September 7, 2012 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church with Rev. Michael Zuberbier officiating. Cremation has taken place.The family extends a special thank you to Dr. Avery and staff, the staff of the Central Wisconsin Cancer Center, Agnesian Hospice, and Pastor Zuberbier for their care and compassion.Uecker-Witt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Additional information and guest book may be found at www.ueckerwitt.com.