Brooklyn Center - The world has lost a quiet and gentle man. Stephen Edward Sather a.k.a. 12-Wire, age 79, passed peacefully in his home on January 7, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Steve is survived by his devoted wife, Linda, of 56 years; son Christopher (wife Jeannette); daughter Katie Speckman (husband Eric), and is the proud grandfather to Mia, Jack, Brandon, Betty, and Macarthy. He is also survived by his beloved brothers and sisters, Carolyn Johnson (Bruce), Mark Sather (Maureen), John Sather (Mary Margaret), Cathy Dahlquist (Tim), and Mary Sather (widow of Kevin Sather). He is a treasured uncle to many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, John (Jack) and Mary Lou Sather, and his brother, Kevin Sather.

Steve was born October 14, 1946, in Minneapolis and grew up in Crystal, Minnesota. In 1966, at the age of 19, Steve enlisted in the United States Navy. He took tremendous pride in serving his country aboard the USS Cambria, where he began his career as an electrician.

He married his wife, Linda, in 1970, and they would have celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary on January 17, 2026. He graduated from Dunwoody Institute in 1971 and became a member of the IBEW and worked as an electrician for thirty some years before retiring at the age of 62. Steve was very proud of his career as an electrician, and his meticulously organized work van was the envy of all of his coworkers. He worked alongside many fellow electricians over the years who have remained lifetime friends to this day, enjoying a weekly breakfast together at Elsie's restaurant.

Steve and Linda spent more than 40 wonderful summers at their cabin on Upper Mission Lake in Northern Minnesota, cherishing great times with their family and friends. He worked tirelessly at maintaining a beautiful place for everyone to enjoy. Many lasting memories were made as Steve took the kids fishing, sailing, tubing, skiing, biking on the Paul Bunyan Trail, and unforgettable trips to the Chocolate Ox for ice cream. He built beautiful campfires and was infamous for his tractor and trailer rides.

Steve was a loving husband, devoted father, proud grandfather, loving brother and uncle, and loyal friend. He lived with purpose and quiet integrity.

Visitation 4-7pm January 21, 2026, at Evans Nordby Funeral Home, 6000 Brooklyn Blvd., Brooklyn Center. Prayer service at 6:30pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held January 22, 2026 at 11am at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, 7025 Halifax Avenue North, Brooklyn Center.

The mass will be followed by an afternoon Celebration of Life and luncheon at a nearby location to be announced at the funeral.

Memorials are preferred to the Parkinson's Foundation Minnesota and Dakota Chapter. http://www.parkinson.org/minnesotadakotas

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