POYNETTE – Steven “Bando” Donald Heiar, age 72, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, after a short battle with cancer. Steve was born on August 27, 1951, in Madison, WI to Donald and Mary (Bodendein) Heiar where he grew up in rural Ferryville, working in the family cheese factory. Graduating from Richland Center High School, he went on to receive his degree in Mechanical Engineering before marrying the love of his life, Bonnie Lybek, on October 6, 1984.

He worked a full career for Budweiser before spending over 20 years at Harker Heating and Cooling in sales before retirement in 2016. Steve’s love of the outdoors guaranteed that you could find him with his family on Lake Wisconsin boating, putting in a “full day’s” work at the Slough, or trying to keep track of Bonnie’s next remodel project. He was an avid hunter, earned his nickname, Bando from playing softball, was an accomplished bowler, but most of all he was always there to lend a hand to a neighbor, friend, or stranger.

Steve is survived by his wife of 39 years, Bonnie; son, Ryan; mother, Mary; siblings, Tim (Anna), Kathryn (Mike) Williams, Glenn (Kathy), and Msgr. Donald Jr.; and brother-in-law, Jeff (Laura) Lybek. He is preceded in death by his father, Donald Sr.; and his brother, Russell.

A Private Mass of Christian Burial and Burial will be held. A Celebration of Life will be held with friends and family to honor a life well lived on April 7th; 1pm-4pm; Remi’s Thirsty Moose. N3135 Co Rd V, Poynette.

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Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services

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Steven Heiar

August 27, 1951 - February 14, 2024

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