Stephen "Steve" J. Zins, age 52, of Prairie du Sac passed away peacefully with the comfort of his daughters and other family members at his side at Sauk Prairie Hospital on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023.  Steve was born Jan. 13, 1971 to Lawrence "Larry" and Diane (Hutter) Zins.  He attended Sauk Prairie schools; following high school Steve started his career as heavy equipment operator.  His talent and skill with an excavator were admired by many and he was recruited for many building plans and jobs.  Steve was a member of the Operating Engineers Local 139.  Steve enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, ice fishing and fishing; spending time on the lower Wisconsin River with his friends and special cousin, Randy "the brother he never had".  Steve was a father to Katie and Emily and would often hurry home or drop what he was doing to attend their school and extra cirricular events.  He looked forward to time with his girls and family, but also had a love for his dogs and was always looking forward to walking Copper and Jax with his daughters.

Steve is survived by his daughter's, Katie and Emily Zins; his mom, Diane Zins; sisters, Lauri (Mike) Meixelsperger and their children, Carina and Kyle; and Christina (Cheyene) Grow and their son, Grant; and the mother of his girls, Angie Zins.  He is further survived by other relatives and his many friends.

Steve was preceded in death by his dad, Lawrence "Larry" Zins.

A Celebration of Steve's Life will be held at the Dorf Haus, 8931 County Hwy Y Roxbury, on Thursday, Jan. 4th, 2023 starting at 4pm to 7pm, with a moment of reflection at 5pm.

Online condolences may be made at hooversonfuneralhomes.com