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Stephen Mountain 04/29/2025

Stephen Mountain 04/29/2025

Stephen (Steve) Allen Mountain, 41 years old, of River Falls, WI passed away Tuesday April 29, 2025 due to injuries sustained in a single car accident near Prescott, WI. He was accompanied by his beloved dog, Remy.
Steve was born in River Falls, WI on May 6, 1983, the youngest of four children, to Dave and Rita Mountain. Steve graduated from River Falls High School in 2001. He then attended UW-Stout and graduated with a degree in Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management. After interning for two summers at Beach Point Country Club in NY, he landed his first job at Rockville Links Country Club on Long Island, in NY. Steve also worked at City Lobster and Eataly in New York City. He made many great friends while living and working in New York, and even lived for a while with his childhood best friend/neighbor, Scott Tiedke, who had also headed to NYC to follow his dreams. Friends and family enjoyed visiting Steve while he lived in New York. He always loved showing them around and taking them to the best places to eat.
Steve moved back to River Falls in 2015. He worked for a short time at Oceanaire Seafood Room in Minneapolis.
While in high school, Steve worked as a line cook at Troy Burne Golf Course in Hudson, as well as at Applebees. This is where his love of cooking began. Over the years of living in New York and then later back home, Steve learned to appreciate fine dining and pairing food with wines. He loved cooking with his Aunt Sue, his sister Tricia, friends from college and making great meals for his dad. Often people back home thought he was a chef in New York, but no, he just enjoyed cooking with others and enjoying good food.
Steve was a huge Chicago Cubs fan, and of course grew up loving the Green Bay Packers in the Mountain house. He loved attending games with his dad, brothers and friends both in New York, Chicago and at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. He also loved going to concerts, comedy shows and Midwest All-Star Wrestling events with his brothers and friends. He and his dad also loved going to movies and watching them together at home.
Steve was a wonderful son, brother, uncle and friend. He loved fun, he loved family gatherings and playing games. After his mom Rita passed away in 2017, he was very thoughtful and sent his “sissy” Tricia flowers on Mother’s Day and on her birthday. He became his dad Dave’s best friend. Together they decided they wanted to get a dog, to fill the void of Rita being gone. They fostered a few dogs, but Remy became a loved and cherished family member in 2017 and went with Steve wherever he went.
Steve will be dearly missed by his dad, Dave of River Falls; sister Tricia (Joe) Dickison and their kids, (Kaleigh, Lindsey and Josh) of Rochester, MN; brother Jeff (Tanya) Mountain and their kids (Hannah and Tyler) of New Richmond, WI; brother Matt Mountain of River Falls. He also leaves behind many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who enjoyed visiting with him.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Rita (Langer) Mountain, his grandparents: Lloyd Langer, Mary (Ortwerth) Langer/Brunner, Cal Brunner, Percy and Helen Mountain, his uncle Donald Mountain, his aunt Annette Norlander and good friend Scott Tiedke.
Steve’s wonderful smile, hugs and big heart will be missed by many.
A Celebration of Stephen’s Life will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 1 pm at Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services 805 E Division Street River Falls, WI.  Visitation will also be on Saturday from 10 am – 1 pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the family. Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services.

17 Comments

  • Ron and Cindy Zignego Posted April 30, 2025 5:22 pm

    David, our deepest sympathies to you and your family. We are so sorry about Steve’s death.

  • Jesse R. Maloney Posted April 30, 2025 5:25 pm

    Rest in peace brother. Your infectious smile and hearty laugh will forever be remembered and missed.

  • Toni Velure Posted April 30, 2025 6:38 pm

    Oh my heart goes out to his family. What an awesome young man. His smile and spirit will be greatly missed. Hugs and prayers to family.

  • Robert White Posted April 30, 2025 7:37 pm

    Had “Juan” in my first year’s of teaching Spanish at Meyer Middle School. He made me laugh every day. Just an all around great guy. So incredibly sorry.
    -Señor White

  • Jackie and Keith Brux Posted April 30, 2025 9:06 pm

    Dave, we are so very sad about your loss. We send you all of our love and prayers. Jackie and Keith
    P.S. You are one of my favorite people. My heart goes out to love. Jackie

  • Terry Mithun Posted April 30, 2025 9:27 pm

    Dave, I am so very sorry for your loss! There are no words. I will be praying for peace and comfort for you.

  • Krista Lerner Posted April 30, 2025 10:07 pm

    My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Steve was always the life of the party and shared his humor fruitfully!

  • Hillary Posted April 30, 2025 11:01 pm

    You had an infectious laugh. Rest easy with Rita. All our love, Mike and Hillary Orgeman

  • Alison Wing Posted May 1, 2025 5:46 am

    Your sweet smile and beautiful soul will be missed. Sending love to you and your loved ones Steve.

  • Kaari Lee Posted May 1, 2025 8:46 am

    Decades of kindness and laughter Steve. You were such a good friend to those around you. Rest well with Scott and your Mama. See you on the other side.

  • Karen Posted May 1, 2025 9:08 am

    My heart goes out to you Dave…sending prayers for peace and comfort.

  • Dori and Frank Holter Posted May 1, 2025 9:15 am

    Dave, we are so very sorry for your loss. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God surround you with His love at this difficult time.

  • Karin&Jim Jarosch Posted May 1, 2025 10:05 am

    Dave so sorry to hear the tragic news about Steve and (Rheme) Our hearts and thoughts are with you at this time. He is with Rita now!

  • Swede and Kathy Svoboda Posted May 1, 2025 12:25 pm

    Dave, so, so sorry for the loss of your beloved son, Steve. He will always be in your heart. Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. May God hold you close and carry you through this difficult time.

  • Marykay Hines -Metcalf Posted May 1, 2025 3:23 pm

    So sorry to hear of the loss of your son!!

  • Bill and Kathy Murphy Posted May 2, 2025 7:22 am

    May God hold you especially close during this difficult time. Sincere condolences and many prayers, Dave.

  • Shelly Hanson Posted May 2, 2025 10:12 am

    Dave & Family-
    I am so sorry for your loss. Steve was a wonderful young man. May your beautiful memories be of comfort to you in the days ahead and may God give you peace and comfort during this difficult time.

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