Michael E. Steen, 61, of Point Chautauqua, Dewittville NY, formerly of San Diego CA, passed away on February 4, 2019 in his home

Michael was born on July 2, 1957 in New Kensington PA, the son of Hans Steen and the late Mary Patricia Gallagher Steen.

Michael graduated from Burrell High School in 1975 and then earned a Bachelor Degree   from Penn State University in Hospital Administration. He began his professional career as a designer and consultant in the trade show exhibit industry.  His proudest accomplishment was the founding and operating of San Diego Exhibits, where he was able to use both his artistic gifts and excellent business knowledge to expand his business.  Later, he continued a rewarding career as a sales and marketing executive in the trade show industry.

He recently retired to his beloved Point Chautauqua, NY where he had many lifelong friends and fond memories.  He will be remembered as someone who lived life large and loved deeply.

Surviving are his children: daughter Lauren A. Steen  and son Staff Sergeant Jonathan C. Steen of San Diego CA,  his soul mate Elizabeth Steen of San Diego CA, his father Hans Steen (Donna) of Point Chautauqua NY and Kissimmee FL, and three siblings: Timothy Steen (Sharon) of San Diego CA, Carolynn Wesp (David) of Bemus Point NY, and Brian Steen of West Palm FL.  He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, Jamaica Scott, Jeremiah Maruda, Sierra Scott, and Sequoia Steen  all of San Diego CA, Chelsea Cheney of Denver CO, Brady Wesp of Bemus Point, and Joshua Steen of Sacramento CA.

He was preceded in death by his mother Mary Patricia Gallagher Steen in 1998, and nephew Tyler Steen in 2016.

A memorial service will be held at St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 3748 Route 430 Bemus Point NY on Saturday, February 9 at 3:00.  A gathering will take place afterwards at Shaggy's Restaurant on Main St. in Bemus Point from 4-6.

Memorials may be made to the Point Chautauqua Historical Society PO Box 129 Dewittville NY 14728.

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