Stephen Robert Evans, age 72, of Lake Park, Minnesota, died on Saturday, July 23, 2022, following a stroke and a valiant fight with cancer. A memorial service will be at 3:00 PM on Friday, July 29, 2022, at the Cormorant Lutheran Church in Cormorant, MN., with a visitation an hour prior. David Donehower Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Stephen was born on July 8, 1950, to Stanley and Phyllis (Umpleby) Evans, in Greenbush, MN. He grew up in Greenbush, where he was baptized and confirmed at Bethel Lutheran Church. He graduated with the class of 1968. During this time, he worked with his parents at the Greenbush Tribune until its sale. Stephen attended the Dunwoody College of Technology in Minneapolis, where he studied printing. In 1970, he started his military career with the United States Army and was stationed in Germany. Stephen was united in marriage to Nancy Kapes on August 11, 1973, in Woodbridge, VA., and the couple had two daughters, Moriah and Robin. After