Steven "Boner" J. Beaudoin

Steven “Boner” James Beaudoin, 64, peacefully passed away August 1, 2021 under the care of Aspirus Hospice Services at his home in Edgar, Wisconsin surrounded by his family and friends after a courageous battle with lung and brain cancer.  Knowing he has been met by the loving arms of his mother, father, and close friends eases the heartache a little, and even though our time with him was cut short, the memories with which he’s left us will be cherished forever.

He was born February 6, 1957, at the New London Community Hospital, the son of Belva (Kroll) and Robert Beaudoin.

Steve graduated from Edgar High School. After graduating he worked for the Edgar Packing Plant, Greenheck, Badger Battery, and Anamax.  He married Cindy Untiedt on February 18, 1978.  They welcomed their beautiful daughter Desiree into their lives later that year.  She was the light of their lives.  Though they eventually divorced, they remained friends.

In 1982, Steve (aka Woolly Booger) started his over-the-road (OTR) truck driving career with Western Express and then moved on to Roehl Transport for several years.  In 1986, he fulfilled his dream of being an owner/operator and bought his own rig, doing business as Bandit Express and contracted with Sun Dog Trucking.  Steve continued his OTR career and upgraded to a brand new semi-tractor in 1990.  In 1995 Steve decided that life on the road was not for him.  He followed another one of his dreams and bought a bar along with his brother, Butch, and wife, Stacey.

Steve was known by loved ones as a man who always followed his dreams and found a way to make them happen.  He resolutely faced any challenges in his path.  Over the years, he was described as having nine lives, having survived multiple, potentially lethal health crises, including a heart attack, aortic aneurysm, and throat/mouth cancer.  His strong spirit and feistiness couldn’t easily be beaten.

Steve always had a passion for music, Wisconsin sports (Brewers, Packers, Badgers, and Bucks), golf, and motorcycle road trips with many of his beloved friends.

Steve was beyond blessed to have his amazing daughter Desiree care for him.  Till the very end, he expressed how thankful and proud he was of her and truly enjoyed the times they had together.

Words cannot express the deep sorrow and loss of those who loved Steve. His smile and playful nature will be greatly missed by many.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Belva Beaudoin.

He is survived by his daughter, Desiree Beaudoin of Edgar, Wisconsin; two sisters, Judy (Gerald) Nelson, Edgar; Jan Birkholz, Appleton; brother, Vernon “Butch” Beaudoin, Stevens Point; and by many nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to thank Jody Baeseman and Diane Berg for their attentive and loving care of Steve during his end-of-life care, as well as the care given by Aspirus Hospice.

Visitation will be held from 2-4 pm, Friday, August 6, 2021, at St. Stephen's Lutheran Church, Edgar.  Funeral services will be held at 4 pm with the Celebration of Life to follow at 5 pm at Oak Street Park right next to St. Stephen's on Main street.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.