Steven James Dettmer in his 65th year passed away in his home in Exeter on Monday, August 27, 2018. He is survived by his daughter Sara Jane Haines, his son Steven Jacob Haines and his granddaughter Isabella Haines all of Owen Sound. Also survived by his sisters Joan (Peter) Karstens of St. Joseph, Jane (Sam) Brady of Centralia, his brother David ‘String’ Dettmer of Centralia, his nephew Anthony (Jennifer) Humphreys, and great nieces Avigail and Adelaide of Etobicoke.
A celebration of Steve’s life will be held at the Exeter Legion, 316 William Street, Exeter, on Saturday, September 15 at 1 PM, service will begin at 2 PM. A private family interment at the Exeter Cemetery will be held at a later date. Haskett Funeral Homes, Exeter (519-235-1220) entrusted with arrangements.
Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the R.C.L. – R.E. Pooley – Branch #167 (Exeter Legion), or St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation – Operational Stress Injury Clinic (For individuals struggling with PTSD) would be appreciated by the family.
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Carol Windsor(Eric Campbell Ford)
Joan & Peter
So very sorry to hear of your brother’s passing. Extending my sympathies to your entire family at this difficult time.
Please know you are in my thoughts.
Penny Preszcator
My condolences to Steve’s family. May your good memories sustain you all through this sad time.
Penny Preszcator
Louise Giffin
To Dave and all his family. I am sorry to hear of Steve’s passing.
My sincere condolences at this difficult time of your loss.
Louise Giffin
Mark Jeffery
To all of Steve’s family .
Steve and i had many fishing trips down the Saugeen river back when Steve moved to the Hanover area back in the
mid eighty’s. He enjoyed getting out in nature and relaxing with all its surroundings. He will be missed.
Mark and Sheila Jeffery . Hanover.
Donna Perry
To the Dettmer family – So sorry for your loss. The pictures are wonderful and you will be able to remember all the happy times. With deepest sympathy.
Donna Perry
Gary and Kathy Simpson
To String and all of Steve’s family. We were so sorry to hear of Steve’s passing. He was always sitting at his table with a big smile waiting on his meal to be delivered. Lots of good conversations and laughs.
Brenda&Doug Wood
Jane&Sam, Joan&Peter, and David, please accept our condolences at the loss of Steve. Please try to take some comfort from knowing he is at peace. Our hearts are with you at this difficult time.
Bob & Marleen .Hodge
To Dave and family our sincere condolences.
Norm and Kay Tripp
To the Dettmer Family…We offer our condolences at this difficult time of your loss..Norm and Kay
Inge Mowat
To all of Steve’s family
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your brother, Steve. The beautiful pictorial tribute that you assembled suggests that you will all have wonderful memories to comfort you in the days ahead. Although he has left you physically, he will always be with you in spirit. Remember him with love.
Dave Frayne
To Joan, Jane, Dave and families:
Sorry to learn of Steve’s passing. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Dave Frayne
Christine & George Schiestel
Dear “Dettmer” Cousins,
Since hearing the news about Steve I have been reminiscing fondly of our times spent together, especially those wonderful times we had as children. The car rallies, impromptu visits and the Dettmer “goodbye” have come to mind.
A man named Marcel Proust once wrote “memories nourish the heart, and grief abates.” I hope this will be true for all of you – Joan, Peter, Jane, Sam and Dave.
Love, Christine & George
Richard & Wendy Jennison
Very sorry to hear of Steve’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers to all.
Donna O 'Brien
Dear Joan and Peter,my special tho’ts are with you during this sad time .
Karen Heather
Jane, Sam, String and family,
My heartfelt sympathy to you on the loss of your brother. Cherish the memories. Thinking of you during this very difficult time. Hugs!
Karen
Gary Bryant
My condolences to Jane and family.
Anna Marie Cook
So sorry to hear about your loss. We will miss our chats with Steve when we met on our walks.
Casey and Anna Marie Cook
Sheila Stevenson
Jane and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Know that I will hold you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Beth Cook
Wonderful photos of Steve’s life. I so enjoyed looking at them.
My deepest sympathies to you all.
Harold and Sharon Chappel
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our condolences to all his family.
Harold and Sharon Chappel
Katharine McEwen
To Jane, Joan and Dave and the rest of the family. I’m very sorry to hear of the passing of Steve. My thoughts are with you at this time.
Bill and Norma Exley
Dear Joan and family,
Sorry to hear about your brother. We met him once at Brentwood. We miss you and would love to meet up with you for coffee and a chat. Thinking of you at this sad time.
Love from Bill, Norma, and girls.
Laura Dixon
Our thoughts and sympathy are with you Joan, Jane , Dave and families
Don and Laura Dixon
Vera Armstrong
Jane, Joan and Dave, Thinking of you with sympathy
Steve is at rest now, Vera Armstrong
Jen. Arter
Joan, Jane and David and your families,
I am so sorry for your loss. Steve’s passing will leave a hole in your lives. My thoughts are with you.
Jen and Ken
Natalie Lockie
My sincerest condolences, I will miss our chats at the mail box.
Fran Ritchie
To the family very sorry for your loss.
Penny Douglas
Happy memories of my cousin, Steven. You will always be in my heart. I am thinking of Joan, Jane and David at this very sad time.
Dave and Karen (McArthur) Hill
Dave(String) Joan and Jane
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Your brother Steve. Our sympathy to you at this sad time.
Brenda Rooseboom
String, sending my condolences. Hugs
George and Sue Wilson
Jane and Sam, Joan and Peter, Dave and Steven’s family, We are very sorry to hear of Steven’s passing. Cherish your wonderful memories. May you find peace and comfort from your childhood memories, and your family and friends. Hugs and prayers, George and Sue Wilson
Vera Armstrong
Jane, Joan and Dave; Thinking of you with sympathy at this sad time
Vera
Glen Cockwill
Our deepest sympathy. Sorry to hear of your loss.
Kim Pinder
Dear Joan and Peter
Very sorry to hear of Steve’s passing. I got to know him while delivering meals. He was always very friendly and appreciative. Thinking of you
Bonnie & Larry Gould
To Steve’s loved ones,sorry for your loss.
Ron & Glenda Lindenfield
Joan, Jane, David
Our sincere condolences, to young very sad…….
Pat and Heather Joynt
Our condolences to all at this difficult time. Pat enjoyed working with Steve at Tuckey Beverages, many moons ago.
Pam Sittler
Thinking of you cousins. See you Saturday.
Bob and Helen Coates
Our sympathy to Joan Jane and Dave. We are sorry for your loss. He was always so friendly and had a warm smile. Bob and Helen
tammy sarrazin
im so sorry for the loss you all have had ……… im having a hard time with him being gone hugssssssss to all family and friends his last few years have been mixed of great and sad but the best was the great ………im going to miss him but i have great memories from the years of knowing him rip steve i luv buddy
Yvonne/ Jim Barnetson
Our thoughts and prayers are with Joan,Jane ,Dave and family..
RIP Steven.
From Yvonne (Fisher) Barnetson and Jim Barnetson
John and Sandy Ulch
String
We are sorry to hear your brother Steve has passed away. Sincere sympathy to you and your family.
John and Sandy
Margaret Brintnell
Dave, Jane, Joan and all the family
Our condolences at this sad time. We are thinking of you all.
Margaret Brintnell & Brad Wright
Sue Riley
String……..thoughts and prayers go out to you and family during this difficult time.
Judy Hayward
Dear Dave, Jane,and Joan,
So very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you folks at this sad time. Most sincerely, Judy (Jory) and Dan Hayward
Jacqui & Charlie Regier
Dear Joan , Jane and String ,so sorry to hear about the passing of your brother , you and your families are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Jacqui & Charlie Regier
Tom and Carol Arthur
Joan, Jane and Dave
Our sincere sympathy is extended to all of you during this difficult time.
Doug and Joyce McBeath
Our sympathy to Joan and Peter. We are sorry for your loss
Michael Higgins
Steve was a good man. It seems so long ago we grew up together in Exeter and had many good times together. RIP my friend, till we meet again! Mike
Elaine and Jim Tomlinson
To Jane, Joan, David and Steve’s family, please know you have our heartfelt condolences.
Karen Jones
My condolence to Steve family. He will be miss.
Jeff and Martha O'Brien
Joan and Peter,
Sorry to hear of your recent loss.
Jeff and Martha O’Brien