Steve Casey smiles as he holds up rubber chickens while seated in his office at Coeur d'Alene High. Casey served as vice principal from 1989 to 1993, then served as principal from 1993 to 2006. A beloved administrator who was known for working as hard as he played, Casey died Wednesday following three years with dementia and a recent rapid health decline.
December 14, 2025
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Steve Casey left his mark as dedicated educator, friend, family man
Steve Casey left his mark as dedicated educator, friend, family man
Solid leadership. A dedicated educator. A friend to everyone. Steve Casey lived a big, beautiful life and embraced every single person who came across his path. "Children, men, women, students, it didn't matter their walk of life," Casey's daughter, Tara Nelson, said Friday. "His arms were wide open and his heart was open to everyone."