Obituary of Steven Michael Struttmann

Steven (Steve) Michael Struttmann, 64, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at his home in Skiatook, Oklahoma. He was born on August 12, 1960 in St. Louis, Missouri to Joan Belsha and Kenneth Eugene Struttmann. 

Steve grew up in Decatur, Illinois. He graduated from St. Teresa High School in 1978. After high school he attended the University of Illinois in Champaign, Illinois where he completed a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. He worked for Oklahoma Heart Institute as CEO for 31 years, and most recently, Muscogee Creek Nation. 

Steve married Melissa Struttmann in 2013 in Jenks, Oklahoma. They were happily married for over 11 years. He enjoyed spending time with family, visiting National Parks, working in his yard and watching sports, especially beloved Illini basketball and football.
 

Steve is survived by his children Jeff (Casey) Struttmann of Bixby, Courtney (Brent) Hartsook of Norman, Connor Struttmann of Tulsa, Sam Struttmann of Tulsa, and Stepchildren Mackenzie Muncy of Tulsa, Lydia (Spencer) Cox of Tulsa, Abigail (Hillary) Wright of Sapulpa, Reuben (Kelsie) Wright of Keifer, and Chloe Wright of Broken Arrow, seven grandchildren, Piper, Tess, Bryn, George, Emma, Karter and Hazel, and other relatives.  Steve was preceded in death by his parents Ken and Joan Struttmann and his sister Sandy.

A visitation will be held at Ninde Funeral, 3841 South Peoria Avenue in Tulsa from 9:00 to 11:00 am on Wednesday, April 16, with service in the chapel at 11 am. Burial service will follow the funeral at Calvary Cemetery, 9101 South Harvard Avenue in Tulsa.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Oklahoma Heart Research and Education Foundation, 1265 S Utica Ave Ste 300, Tulsa, OK 74104-4243

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