Jeffrey Paul Lien

Jeffery Paul Lien, 71, lifelong Superior resident, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025, at his home as he wanted. He  was born the son of Floyd and Marcella (Marcie Berg) Lien on April 6, 1954 in Superior, WI.

He was a 1972 graduate from SSHS and attended UWS. Jeff worked at Frasier Shipyard, bartended at Champs Bar, and retired from Fleming Foods, all in Superior. He was a proud member of the Eagles Aire #80.

Jeff was athletic, playing on SSHS golf and hockey teams, and also played hockey for UWS. He received a ring for bowling a 300 game and also played on local men’s softball leagues. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, enjoying days with family and friends in the woods and on the lakes.

You could always find him at the Eagles Club or local pubs taking chances on boards, rooting for his favorite teams, the Green Bay Packers and Milwaukee Brewers, and just catching up with old friends.

Jeff had a quick sense of humor right until the end of his life and will be missed by many.

He is survived by his longtime life companion, Julie Basina, Superior; sister Cathy (Al) Kurtz, Superior; brother Greg (Diane Patnode) Lien, Mahtomedi, MN; nephews: Paul Kurtz, Superior, Al (Samantha) Kurtz, Superior, Brad Lien, Duluth, MN; sister-in-law, Susie Lien Superior; nieces Cassie (Brent) Price, Oak Grove, MN,  and Angie (Peter) Pienaar, South Range, WI; and many extended family and close friends and his precious canine companion Beau Peep.

Jeff was preceded in death by his parents; brother Daniel “Dan” Lien and niece-in-law, Tara Lien.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, August 3, 2025 from 12:00 – 3:00 PM at the Eagles Club, 1710 N 12th Street, Superior, WI.

Memorials in Jeff’s name may be made to the Eagles Club, or the Humane Society of Douglas County, PO Box 891, Superior, WI 54880.

The Downs-LeSage Funeral Home, 1304 Hammond Avenue in Superior, is assisting the family with arrangements. To leave a condolence or sign the guestbook, please visit www.downs-lesage.com.