Obituary of Steve Achenbach

Steve A. Achenbach, Sr., 56, of Colchester, succumbed to a courageous battle with multiple sclerosis. Born in New Britain, the son of A.J. Achenbach and the late Phyllis (Davey) Achenbach, he lived many years in East Haddam and the last three years in Colchester. Steve had been employed at North and Judd for many years and he was a well known avid fisherman and woodworker. Steve is survived by his loving partner of 19 years, Phyllis Usher, two sons Steven and his wife Michele Achenbach of Rockland MA, Micheal Achenbach of Greenville, NH, two sisters Sherry and her husband Richard Lorch of New Britain, Donna and her husband James Bell of Plainville, a brother Wayne Davey of East Hartford, two grandchildren Alexandra and Zachary; a sister in law Lynn Klatt of Needham, MA, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Sunday with a visitation from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at the Farrell Funeral Home 110 Franklin sq. New Britain. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Colchester Hayward Volunteer Fire Department 52 Old Hartford Road Colchester, CT 06415. Steve's family would like to thank the Bacchus Home Health Care and the Quality Care Home Care for their kind care of Steve. They would also like to thank the wonderful staff at Middlesex Hospital for all their help.