IL SR1397

Steven Wade Evans of Mt. Pulaski passed away on August 29, 2020; he was born June 7, 1946 in Bloomington to Roy A. and Patricia (Wade) Evans.

Served four years in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War aboard the U.S.S. Brownson and two years in the Navy Reserve, earning multiple Bronze Stars and medals for bravery and service.

Worked for Bridgestone Firestone/America OTR for 33 years as a supervisor and tire builder before retiring in 2003; known as a leader and mentor to younger employees.

Had a lifelong passion for working on vehicles, including building a Harley Davidson Chopper with Navy friends and rebuilding a 1940 Ford pickup truck; regularly won awards at car shows.

Illinois Senate expresses condolences to his surviving family including wife Martha, daughters Stacey Evans and Michelle Kretschman, grandchildren Mateo and Natalia Kretschman, and over 200 extended family members.