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ANDOVER — Stephen R. Landwehr, 61, of Andover, formerly of Hamilton for 30 years, died on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010 at home, surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness.
Steve was born and raised in Minnesota before moving to Massachusetts to begin a career as a manager for Saab Automobile Co. He then went on to begin his second career and passion as a writer and staff reporter. Steve was a successful staff reporter for the Salem News, covering Ipswich, Hamilton, Wenham, and surrounding towns where he had become well-known for his featured articles called "Lives." He was a man of many talents, which included his love of cooking and gardening. He was also a gifted carpenter and shared a love of music with his wife, Camille.
He was the beloved husband of Camille Ducey-Landwehr of Andover. Son of Bruce Landwehr of Minnesota, and the late Susan (Tillotson). Loving brother of Mark Landwehr and his wife, Nancy; Marcia Peterson and her husband, Jeff; Christine Vargas and her husband, Jaime, all of Minnesota. Stepfather of Keith Ducey, Nicole Bausemer, and Michael Russo, all of Andover. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial visitation to celebrate Steve's life at Old Town Hall, 20 Main St., Andover, on Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. Interment is private and under the direction of Doherty Funeral Service, Somerville. At the family's request, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Steve's name to Ipswich River Watershed Association, P.O. Box 576, Ipswich, MA 01938; or The Home for Little Wanderers, 271 Huntington Ave., Development Office, Boston, MA 02115. For more information, please visit dohertyfuneralservice.com.
