Stephen “Steve” P. Zielke, 83, of Platteville, died peacefully at home on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, surrounded by his family.

Visitation for Steve will be held on Friday, Sept. 18, from 4 – 7 p.m. at the Platteville Free Methodist Church, 350 E. Furnace St, Platteville. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 19, at the church, with visitation from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Rev. Jeff Suits will officiate. Burial will be at Hillside Cemetery, Platteville. The Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville, is serving the family. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com.

A complete obituary is in the September 16, 2026 issue of The Platteville Journal.