Obituaries

Madison – Steven M. Scholze, age 64 died of metastatic prostate cancer on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at Agrace Hospice Care Center.

Steven is survived by his husband and partner of thirty years, Michael E. McFadden, and their beloved dog, Lily. Further survived by his siblings, Susan (Dave) Luchsinger, Richard (Jacki) and Tom (Susie) Scholze, and by his brothers-in-law, Patrick (Sally), Brian (Joan Holcomb) and Neil (Donna Petrusky) McFadden, Jeff (Kathy) Pirtle and niece Megan Pirtle. Also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives; and dear friends Jim Greco, Jane Richards, Ilmari Kivinen, Cameron Poole, Sue Schneider Lockwood, and many other friends.

Steven was preceded in death by his parents, George, and Joan (Betthauser) Scholze, and by his parents-in-law, Wayne (Sonia) McFadden and Eileen McFadden. He was also preceded in death by beloved dogs, Madeleine, Baxter, and Dinah.

Steven graduated from Verona Highschool where he was a drum major in marching band, which influenced his lifelong love of drum corps. He received his undergraduate degree from UW Madison, and his graduate degree from Texas A&M. He worked for many years in health-related electronic data interchange at Wisconsin Physician Service, the UW Medical Foundation and Physicians Plus. He loved theater and served on the board of directors of Theatre Lila. Together with Michael and Jim he was a long-time subscriber to the Broadway series at Overture Center. He also loved travel and was able to take a final trip to New York with Michael, Tom, and Susie to see two Broadway musicals before his health declined.

Michael wants to thank all the staff of the UW Health Carbone Cancer Center for the excellent care they provided to Steven over the past four years, with special thanks to Hamid Emamekhoo, MD, and Meghan Wells, PA.

Michael also wants to express heartfelt thanks to all the staff at Agrace for the loving, compassionate end-of-life care they provided to Steven, with special thanks to Lynn Middleton, RN Case Manager; Jade Walsh, MSW; nurses Vicky and Lisa; and CNAs Georgi and Carissa.

A Celebration of Life for Steven M. Scholze will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Vilas Hall - Hemsley Theatre at 821 University Avenue. A visitation with Steven’s family beginning at 2:00 PM will be followed by tributes to Steven. Hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be provided.