Steven A. Lent – Duluth News Tribune

Steven A. Lent of Duluth, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 15th, 2025 at the age of 75. He was born at St. Luke’s Hospital on August 11th,1950 to Sherman and Alice (Greseth) Lent. He grew up and raised his family in Kenwood. He was a member of First Lutheran Church. He graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1968. He attended the University of Minnesota-Duluth from 1969-1971, then transferred to the University of Minnesota to finish his degree, and graduated in 1973 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. In the summer of 1973 he started working at Minnesota Power. During his time employed at Minnesota Power he worked in many departments, and obtained his Masters Degree in Business Administration from the University of Minnesota-Duluth. He worked there his whole career until his retirement in April 2014, after 43 years. 

On September 28th, 1974, he married his beloved wife, Joyce (Handy). Together they raised their two children, Bryan and Becky in Kenwood. He was passionate about and actively involved in youth sports, both as a player and coach. He participated in football and track & field in high school. He participated in track & field at the University of Minnesota-Duluth, and held the shot put record there for many years. He was well known in Duluth and the surrounding area as being “The Home Run Hitter” through his many years of slow pitch softball. He coached many youth sports, making significant impacts on hundreds of children in Duluth. He continued to support youth sports through his adored grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother Thomas. He is survived by his loving wife Joyce; Children: Bryan (Ashley) Lent, and Becky Lent (Ty Lounsberry); Grandchildren: Callie Kleiman, Berklee Lent, Trent Lounsberry, and Georgia Lent; Brother-in-law Don Handy and many relatives, and dear friends.

A visitation to celebrate the life of Steve will be held on Friday, January 2nd at Ridgeview Country Club, 700 West Redwing Street, Duluth, MN, 55803; visitation from 1-4pm, light refreshments will be provided.

A private family service and burial will be held at a later date at Park Hill Cemetery in Duluth. Arrangements by Affordable Cremation and Burial.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Steve’s honor to The Dick Forbort Fund, Duluth Superior Community Foundation, 324 W Superior St, #700, Duluth, MN, 55802; or https://theranchteammatesforlife.org/donate/