Steven P.

Dorn

Steven Paul Dorn, 56, of Lake Mills, WI, formerly of Killeen, TX, received his Crown of Glory on Saturday, April 6, 2024.

He was born on June 20, 1967, to Owen and Ruth (Albrecht) Dorn in Menomonie, WI and became a baptized child of God on July 2 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Menomonie.

Steve began his Christian education at St. Paul's Lutheran School in Muskego, Wisconsin. He graduated from Northwestern Preparatory School in 1985, and went on to  Northwestern College. He then earned his Masters of Divinity from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary. During his seminary years, he learned Spanish in Guadalajara, Mexico; vicared in Guayama, Puerto Rico, and taught for a year at Manitowoc Lutheran High School.

In 1995 he began his pastoral ministry at his first congregation in Houston, TX at Abiding Word. He and his family then moved to El Paso, TX to serve at Beautiful Savior in 1999. He served the members of Fuente de Vida in Colorado Springs, CO from 2006-2007 and finally Abiding Savior in Killeen, TX from 2008-2017.

He enjoyed woodworking projects, especially with and for his kids, building homes for the many rabbits which they raised and showed in 4H.  He also had a deep love for the Green Bay Packers which he shared with his dad, brothers and anyone else he could persuade to cheer for their beloved team.

Steve is survived by his children, Jessica Dorn, Liana (Alec) Ordonez, Natalie Dorn, and Josiah Dorn; one grandchild on the way; mother of his children, Sue Dorn; his father, Owen (Bonnie) Dorn; brothers, Brian Dorn, John (Mary) Dorn; stepbrothers, Doug (Wendy) Butzine, Jonathan (Michelle) Butzine; stepsister, Jennifer (Darin) Jankowski; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Dorn; brother Jeff Dorn; and nephew Anderson Butzine.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, Wisconsin.

Visitation will take place at the church at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2024 until the time of the service.

The memorial service will be live streamed through St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church for those wishing to attend virtually. https://stpaullakemills.org/live-stream

If desired, memorials in Steve's name may be made towards funeral expenses, to St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Lake Mills, or to any charity of your choice.

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