Steven W. Kienholz, 63

Steven W. Kienholz, 63, of Rose Lake, passed away April 7, 2011, at the family home in Rose Lake. He was born June 20, 1947, in Renton, Wash. Steve was the son of Floyd and Daisy Kienholz.

Steve grew up in Kingston and married Vicky Schrader on July 23, 1965.

Steve had worked at area sawmills and in the logging industry.

Steve was a member of the North Idaho Tree Hound Association. He was an avid hunter and houndsman. Steve loved and enjoyed camping, fishing, hiking and his horses. He also enjoyed his family and friends and they endured his sense of humor.

Steve is survived by his wife, Vicky of the family home in Rose Lake; his daughter and son-in-law, Corrine and Rick Ziesmer; his son, Mike Kienholz; a grandson, Barron Ziesmer; a granddaughter, Tiffney Ziesmer; three brothers, Art and (Patty) Kienholz, Ernie and (June) Kienholz and Lyle Kienholz; two sisters, Virginia and (Earl) Bell and Nancy Grant.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Daisy Kienholz and one sister, Pearl Shauer.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 14, 2011, at the Kellogg Funeral Chapel in Kellogg. Burial will be held at the Rose Lake Cemetery. A potluck reception and a gathering of family and friends will be held at the Rose Lake School following services.

You may sign Steve's online guest book at www.shoshonefuneralservice.com.

Shoshone Funeral Services, Kellogg is entrusted with funeral arrangements.