A Celebration of Life will be held from 10-11 a.m. with a brief prayer service at 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud for Stephen J. “Mish” Mechavich. age 74, of St. Cloud. Burial will take place in the Assumption Cemetery in St. Cloud followed by a luncheon at the St. Cloud Eagles.
Steve was born November 1, 1950 in St. Cloud to Lawrence and Lucille (Notsch) Mechavich. He graduated from St. Cloud Cathedral in 1969 and graduated from St. John’s University in 1973. He is remembered for playing the French Horn in high school and in the St. Cloud Municipal Band. He also is remembered as an excellent singer throughout high school and college. He worked as a corporate buyer for national retailers most of his life. Steve was an adamant Chicago Cubs and Georgia Bulldogs fan.
Steve is survived by extended relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, siblings Susan, John and Mike Mechavich.
Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers.
Per Dan Van Hale: Steve would encourage donations to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Steve was a couragous guy. He and his family suffered a lot adversity and maladies. He dealt with them with fortitude and perseverance. He was a very principled guy. He took wonderful care of his mom and he managed his oun health difficulties with dignity and forbearance. He was a loyal and true friend. He'll be missed dearly.
His grade school and highschool friend and college roommate,
Steve was a true gentleman and a very loyal friend. The news of his passing is sad but the memories of his friendship is such a blessing. Among my fondest memories of Steve was his proudly wearing one of the Camelot Knight costumes and seving as our CHS Crusader Mascot at many basketball games. Rest in peace brother.
I am sad to hear of Steve's passing. He was a bandmate of mine, and while serious with his craft on the French horn, his sense of humor was evident. He was kind, generous and fun to be with.Steve had many friends that he meant so much to. I hope you are hearing sweet music now, Steve.
When I saw this, my immediate memory of steve was in the cafeteria smiling and kidding around. Always smiling or laughing. People were drawn to him....RIP Steve... I know you will be missed
John Ringsmuth
I remember Steve. I had him in a few of my clases. He had small limp as he walked. He was a very good natured guy.
John Ringsmuth
Jeff Baumgartner
Steve was a couragous guy. He and his family suffered a lot adversity and maladies. He dealt with them with fortitude and perseverance. He was a very principled guy. He took wonderful care of his mom and he managed his oun health difficulties with dignity and forbearance. He was a loyal and true friend. He'll be missed dearly.
His grade school and highschool friend and college roommate,
Jeff Baumgartner
Kevin Haws
Steve was a true gentleman and a very loyal friend. The news of his passing is sad but the memories of his friendship is such a blessing. Among my fondest memories of Steve was his proudly wearing one of the Camelot Knight costumes and seving as our CHS Crusader Mascot at many basketball games. Rest in peace brother.
Karen Maurer (Rieck)
I am sad to hear of Steve's passing. He was a bandmate of mine, and while serious with his craft on the French horn, his sense of humor was evident. He was kind, generous and fun to be with.Steve had many friends that he meant so much to. I hope you are hearing sweet music now, Steve.Mary Jo Buttweiler (Brueggeman)
When I saw this, my immediate memory of steve was in the cafeteria smiling and kidding around. Always smiling or laughing. People were drawn to him....RIP Steve... I know you will be missed