Steven Hewett Obituary

Steven Wayne Hewett

Steven Wayne Hewett, 73, of Spring Green, Wisconsin, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024.

Steve was born March 30, 1951, in Upper Sandusky, to Marion and Jeanette (Miller) Hewett. Steve graduated from Columbian High School in Tiffin in 1969 and earned degrees from Ohio State University, University of Wisconsin, and University of Iowa, culminating in a doctorate in zoology. His degree and post-doctorate biologic work included studies in Costa Rica, Malaysia, the Great Lakes and Solomons, Maryland. He was an Assistant Professor in the Limnology Departments of UW and UI. Steve worked for the fisheries departments in Department of Natural Resources of both Wisconsin and Michigan. Fishing, hiking, canoeing, and photography were among Steve's favorite hobbies.

Steve is survived by his wife, Deb Jones of Spring Green; stepson, Benjamin Serum; grandchildren, Jacob and Noah Zapata, all of Madison; four brothers and their families, Timothy of Anaheim, California, Terry (wife Barbara, children, Campbell and Emma) of Bolton, Massachusetts, Daniel (wife Laura), and James (wife Sandie, children, Abigayle, David, and Alison) of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

He was preceded in death by his parents; stepdaughter, Micayla Jones Zapata; and nephew, James Hewett.

A life celebration will be at a future date.

Online condolences available at www.staffordfuneralhomes.com.