Steven's obituary
Steven Michael Hughes of Harper Woods, Michigan, sadly passed away on July 30th, 2026. He was 66 years old.
Steve was born on August 4th, 1959 to Della & Donald Hughes in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. He had three siblings, Jeffrey (1964), Kathy (1966), and Gail (1969). He spent the first part of his childhood in St. Clair Shores before the family moved to Sterling Heights. In 1978 while working at the Detroit Bagel Factory in Mt. Clemens, he met Lisa Krueger.
Steve and Lisa married in 1980 and soon after had their children, Adam and Amanda. They enjoyed family life in Harper Woods with their beloved Shetland Sheepdogs and constant barbequing. In more recent years, he enjoyed regular family trips in nearby Lexington, Michigan.
An extraordinarily driven man, Steve possessed a sharp mind and an intense work ethic that defined his career. He was at the absolute forefront of automotive robotics, spending decades building his expertise from the ground up. His work took him around the globe, with frequent extended trips throughout South Korea, China, and Germany. Later in life, he channeled that same fiercely independent, entrepreneurial spirit into founding his own business, Hughesware, providing forward-looking computer engineering expertise to local Michigan companies.
Steve was a man of distinct tastes and steady habits. His unique personality showed up in the things he loved - his signature collection of colorful Hawaiian shirts, his time spent near the water, and his legendary enthusiasm for Christmas, which inspired countless trips to Bronner’s over the years. He enjoyed grilling, took pride in decorating his home for the holidays, and appreciated classic local traditions like the Woodward Dream Cruise and meals at Champs.
Steve is survived by his mother, Della; his children, Adam (Charlotte) and Amanda; his grandchildren, Sammy and Rosie; and his sisters, Kathy and Gail. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lisa; his father, Donald; and his infant brother, Jeffrey.
A celebration of Steve’s life will be announced at a later date, and likely take place in early 2027. In lieu of flowers and in recognition of Steve’s lifelong love for Christmas, the family requests that memorial contributions may rather be made to Operation Good Cheer (run by Child and Family Charities), which provides holiday gifts to children in the Michigan foster care system. |
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