Steven Kirk Lunneborg

Steven K. Lunneborg of Franklin, NC (formerly from the Midwest area) passed away peacefully on November 7, 2026 in his home, surrounded by an abundance of love. Steve was born on February 17, 1959 to Wayne and Nancy Lunneborg in Breckenridge, MN. Steve grew up in Brampton, ND and graduated from Sargent Central High School and went on to attend Valley City State University.

Steve was a grain elevator manager for many years in various rural towns in the Midwest, as well as changing his career path to work with the disabled. He also worked alongside his best friend in the food industry after moving south to Savannah, Georgia to get away from the cold Minnesota winters. He moved back to Hawley, Minnesota for several years to spend time with his Mom and his sister Lisa and her family. In 2020, he ultimately retired and moved to the Smoky Mountains near Franklin, NC, where he became part owner in a mountain cabin resort, Sleepy Hollow Cabins, where he gained a second family within that community. He loved his home in the mountains and took great pride in keeping everything outside full of beautiful year-round flowers and a meticulously groomed resort grounds. He was known for his wonderful cooking and baking for his Sleepy Hollow family.

Steve enjoyed the simple things in life, such as spending time outdoors, flowers, playing pinochle, friends and family, and was a dedicated fan of the NDSU Bison, where he proudly flew his NDSU Bison flag. He continued to follow the Hawley Nuggets athletics and knew the stats on most sports teams.

Steve is survived by his brother Tim (Mary) and his family (Brookings, SD); his sister Shelley (Mike) and her family (Breckenridge, MN); and, his sister Lisa (Aaron) and her family (Hawley, MN), as well as his Sleepy Hollow family, David, Joe, Don and Kathleen. He will be especially missed by those who loved him most.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Nancy, his nephew Andrew and his niece Katelyn, as well as other extended family members.

Steve will be forever loved and remembered for his strong work ethic, his laughter and generous nature, and the many memories he leaves behind.

A private gathering will be held.

Any memorials were requested by Steve to be sent to Katie’s Roar, a non-profit foundation created in memory of his niece, Katelyn Bjorndahl, c/o Lisa Bjorndahl.

Online condolences can be left at www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the Lunneborg family.