Erik Scott Evenstad

Erik S. Evenstad, age 59, passed away on February 7, 2026 surrounded by the love of his family. He will be remembered for his passion, attention to detail, adventurous spirit, sarcastic sense of humor and goofy personality, but most of all, the love he had for his family and friends.

Born on August 5, 1966, in Green Bay, WI, Erik eventually made his home in Rhinelander, WI where he raised his family. He was a cherished son, brother, father, father-in-law, and grandfather.

He was blue-collar in every sense of the word, finding pride and purpose in working with his hands. A career welder, Erik had a gift for figuring out how things worked and how to make them better. He loved woodworking, welding, and tinkering with cars, and riding his motorcycle, enjoying the freedom and adventure of the open road.

Erik was endlessly curious and never afraid to ask questions. He genuinely wanted to understand how things worked and he loved learning something new. He also loved teaching others and passing along what he knew, specifically to his children. For Erik, the best part of the project was often not the finished result, but sharing the experience with the people he loved.

When Erik was in the garage, there was a good chance AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, Iron Maiden, or Tom Petty was blaring in the background. When he wasn't working on a project, Erik's favorite thing to do was fishing. Ever since he was young, his all-time favorite spot had been Beaton's Lake in Michigan, where you could find him with a fishing pole in one hand and an Old Milwaukee in the other. It was a place he fished with his grandpa and later brought his own kids, creating a family tradition that will continue to be shared for years and generations to come.

He is survived by his four children Christopher (Katie) Morawski, Travis (Jayme) Evenstad, Jordyn (Hannah) Evenstad, and Mikayla (Kyle) Kuester; his grandchildren Logan, Alexis, Landon, Teagan, Dawson, and Henry; and his siblings Amy Evenstad and Marc (Susan) Evenstad.

He was preceded in death by his parents Nancy (Dziengeleski) Evenstad and Durwin "Red" Evenstad, and his grandparents Irene Evenstad, Raymond Evenstad, Evelyn (Haselow) Dziengeleski, and Stanley Dziengeleski.

A celebration of life will be held at Trillium Hill Farm N8240 Forest Ridge Rd, in Berlin, WI 54923 on Sunday, November 8, 2026 from 11:00am-3:00pm.

Erik leaves behind more than memories. He leaves behind the things he taught us, the projects he helped build, the stories we will continue to tell, and the traditions he passed down to his children and grandchildren. His hands may no longer be busy fixing, building, and creating, but the things he made-and the lives he touched-will continue on.

Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.