Steven Florian Drietz, 58, of Laramie, Wyoming, died Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Hospice of Laramie. He was born April 11, 1967, in Winsted, MN to Florian Drietz and Barbara (Hamerlinck) Drietz.
He married Frith Ann Jones at the Flying Y Ranch on August 22, 1997. Steven had a storied background from artist, Chef, handyman, assisting with ranch duties at the Flying Y Ranch, ghost hunter and smoking various food products. He was also an occasional magician (when he wasn’t nervous). He loved building things to tinker, and carving. These carvings were created from various mediums, created from a wide range of materials, each offering unique characteristics and aesthetic appeal. including wood, food, and recyclable materials. Steve’s motto was “Get to work!” But he is known for his caring and compassion and making sure everybody is okay, and everybody had what they needed.
He is preceded in death by his father, Florian Drietz, mother and father in-law, Sandra and Webster Jones.
He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Frith of Laramie; siblings, Mona Roller (Edward), Melissa “Missy” (William) Stuart, and Aaron Drietz (Callie); loved brothers and sister -in-law, David Jones, Drew (Kathy) Jones, and Carolee (Raymond) Harvey; nieces and nephews, Philip Drietz, Marshall Stuart (Payton), Lily (Zachary) Minton, and Kaleb Drietz.
Memorial services will be held at Montgomery-Stryker Funeral Home with Aaron Drietz officiating on July 24, 2025, at 3:00 pm. Reception at the American Legion following services at 411 Ivinson Avenue will be held at 4:00 p.m.
Burial at Greenhill Cemetery on Friday, July 25, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.
Thank you to Hospice of Laramie for caring for Steve and his family.
Steve was such a nice guy, used him at work at my residence for handyman things. Always happy and plesant, went out of his way to say hi and talk. He will be missed.
Frith, Mona and Aaron, I am so sorry for your loss. Huge hugs and Prayers to all.
My prayers and condolences to Steve's family. He was a very nice guy and was always pleasant to work with. He was also a near genius at fixing things and making anything work. He had a great sense of humor and he will be missed.
Barb, I was so sorry to see that Steven had passed. If you're ever out at Hospice again around mid-day on Fridays, I'll be there playing the piano. I'll play a song in Steven's memory. Sending lots of love and prayers. Susan Strong
Dear Aunt Barbara and family, so sorry for your loss of Steven. Sending thoughts, prayers and love. May God comfort all of you. Rest in peace Steven. Diane (Coudron) Dotson
My deepest sympathy. Sharon Attebery
Barb, We are so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. Our prayers go out to you and all of your family.
Our sympathies to you all on your loss of Steven, from Uncle Bobby and Aunt Marie and all of the Hamerlincks..
You have our deepest sympathies to all of you from Uncle Bobby and Aunt Marie and all of the Hamerlinck's
My sympathy to you all, May God bless you at this time. Sending love and hugs. Donna Lawrence
So sorry your your loss, wish your whole family Love , prayers and lots of hugs. Love 🩷🩷🙏🙏