Stephane Marius

Bienz

August 18, 1964 – January 9, 2021

IN MEMORY OF LOVE

STEPHAN MARIUS BIENZ was born on August 18, 1964 in South Lake Tahoe, California, to Joseph and Rita Bienz. He passed away suddenly and too soon for all who knew and loved him on January 9, 2021 at the age of 56 in Missouri with his wife Kathy by his side.

Stephan grew up mainly in Lake Tahoe and also traveled with his family to live abroad for short periods. He enjoyed the outdoors in the High Sierras, such as skiing, hiking, sailing, off-roading, and off-roading.

He graduated from George Whittel High School, Class of 1983 in Zephyr Cove, Nevada and later from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Arizona, earning a degree in aviation science and earning his commercial pilot’s license. After many years working his way up the aviation ladder starting as a flight instructor, he finally achieved his dream of becoming an airline pilot flying nationally and internationally on widebody jets.

Unfortunately, Stephan had to give up his aviation career due to health issues. He then turned to a career on the water after his second love, working on boats on Lake Tahoe and in Florida. He received his trade captain’s license last year.

He is sorely missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife, 26-year-old Kathy, his mother, Rita Bienz, his brother, Dr Thomas Bienz, his sister-in-law, Karen Bienz, his nieces Sierra and Celeste Bienz, his nephew Bryce Bienz, as well as other close relatives. and a lot of good friends. He is predeceased by his father, Joseph Bienz.

Two memorial services were held in St. Louis, Missouri with his family and many friends in attendance.