Steve Dye Obituary Dye, Steven "Tippy" died peacefully February 22, 2012 with his love Patti by his side. Steven was born February 11, 1945 in Minneapolis. Preceded in death by mother Evelyn Dye and father Donald Dye. Survived by loving wife, Patricia nee Casserly Dye; brothers, Don (Mary) Dye, Chuck (Betty) Dye; sisters, Joannie (Bud) Pierce and Kathy (Bob) Clouse along with many wonderful nephews, nieces and countless friends who were all so special to him. Steven graduated from Wayzata High School in 1963 and attended Mankato State College for a couple years. He retired from the Hennepin County Sheriffs office in 1998 after 29 years of service. Steven and Patti were married 42 years and were so fortunate to have traveled the world seeing Gods beauty in landscapes and the people of different cultures. Steven had a strong faith in the Lord and is now with his parents in heaven. Steven battled many forms of cancer for many years beginning at age 16. He faced that burden with great dignity and courage. The family wishes to thank Stevens doctors Carl Smith and Doug Raush of HCMC as well as doctors Peter Eckman and David Rothenberger at the U of M Medical Center for their outstanding care of Steven. Memorial service 11 AM Thursday, March 8, 2012 at Wayzata Evangelical Free Chruch, 705 Hwy 101 N., Plymouth with visitation one hour prior to the service at church. Interment Fairview Cemetery, Mound. In lieu of flowers memorials to the family will be used to purchase much needed AirBeds for the hospice house facility in Port Charlotte, Florida where he was so lovingly cared for by their staff.