Solomon, Stephen Lee

Stephen Lee Solomon, 74, an Indian Harbour Beach, FL resident, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2024, peacefully with his family by his side. He was born on May 13th, 1950, to Lee and Jackie Solomon in Green Bay, WI.  After graduating from Preble High School in 1968, Steve went on to study Education at the University of Oshkosh.  Steve landed his first job as a PE teacher, this kicked off his career of 40+ years in education.  He was proud to be part of the Iowa-Grant and Deerfield school districts in Wisconsin and finished his career as a principal at Gulliver Preparatory School in Florida. Steve touched so many lives throughout his career and his life.  During his tenure as a principal, he maintained an open-door policy and would often leave notes of encouragement for his teachers and staff. He has inspired many over the course of his life and enjoyed coaching students in golf, football, and basketball.

Steve enjoyed golfing, going to the beach, cleaning and driving his cars, watching sporting events and enjoyed a great “social hour” with family and friends.

Steve married Toni Solper in 1968.  They had three children together before going their separate ways.

In 1998 he met Ana Gwin, soon thereafter he followed his heart and left Wisconsin to join her in Miami, Florida. Steve and Ana married in 2011 at a beach ceremony surrounded by family and friends.  25 years of great memories will be cherished for many years to come.

Survivors include wife Ana, son Nick (Jodi) Solomon, daughter Staci (Todd) Upmann, daughter Jen (Laura) Solomon, and bonus daughter Emily Gwin. Sister Kathy (Joe) Roeser, Sister Toni (Dave) Wicker.  Steve had 6 grandsons Jake (Kaitlin), Cole (Katie), Beau, and Max Solomon, Austin and Acea (Bailey) Upmann, and granddaughter Emma Solomon.  He had 6 great-grandsons (Maverick, Jaxon, Caden, Dash, Brooks and Jett Solomon).

He was preceded in death by parents Lee and Jackie (Stevens) Solomon, sister Terry Solomon, and grandson Beau Solomon.

Friends and Family may call at Holy Name of Jesus in Indialantic FL on Thursday the 6th of June 2024 at 10:30 for a visitation followed by a mass and burial.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers and gifts donations be made in his memory to his late grandson’s foundation, Beau’s 5th Quarter.

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