Obituary of Stjepan "Steve" De-Re

On Tuesday Oct 19, 2021, Stjepan “Steve” De-Re, age 81, suddenly passed at his home in Chatham.

Born in Croatia in 1940,  he was the son of the late Antun and Manda De-Re and younger brother of Antun De-Re. Former husband of 33 years, to Emica “Emily” (Dragomanović) and loving father of Diana Edds and Steven (Amanda) De-Re. Cherished grandfather of Brooklyn and Jackson Edds.  

Uncle to Reza and the late Pero De-Re (Croatia). Cousin to Rose Simpson and the late John De-Re.  He will be dearly missed.

Aided by his late uncle and aunt, John and Mary De-Re, he arrived in Chatham in 1966 where he raised his family and settled for the rest of his years.

Friends and relatives may visit Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home, 156 William St. S. Chatham (519)352-5120 on Monday October 25, 2021 from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. 

A funeral service will follow in the Chapel of the Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral home.

A private burial will follow at Maple Leaf Cemetery.