Obituary of Steven James Bisbee

Steven James Bisbee, 48, of Boalsburg, died Tuesday, May 28, 2024. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him.

Steve was born July 22, 1975 at Evangelical Community Hospital in Lewisburg to Frederick and Eleanor Bisbee and grew up on Hideaway Farm near Selinsgrove with his sister Sarah and brothers David and Daniel.

Steve married Tara on February 14, 2010, and they have been blessed by the joy of three beautiful children: son McVey, and daughters Milan and Madrid.

Steve graduated from Selinsgrove Area High School in 1993, where he excelled in academics, athletics, and extracurricular activities. He earned his Eagle Scout award with Troop 419 and was active with his family as members of Wesley United Methodist Church.

Attending the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Steve earned his bachelor's degree in 1997 and was a Distinguished Military Graduate of his Army ROTC unit, earning his commission as an Armor officer. Assigned to the First Cavalry Division, he commanded an M1A2 Abrams tank platoon and deployed on peacekeeping missions in support of NATO operations in both Bosnia-Herzegovina and Kosovo.

Following his military service, Steve worked for several years on contract to the Pentagon before moving to State College to earn his MBA at Penn State's Smeal College of Business in 2006. Steve's passion for business and his entrepreneurial drive saw him engaged in a variety of endeavors before he decided to pursue his dream of launching Hideaway Ventures, a real estate company focused on acquisitions, development, and property management in the Happy Valley area.

Steve led an incredibly busy life, working to balance the challenges of running a business, caring for Tara and their children, serving as an adjunct instructor at the Smeal College, mentoring future real estate professionals, and engaging in civic service projects. He cared deeply about his community and constantly sought ways to make it a better place to live.

His son Mac will remember him for his dedication as a flag football coach, Milan loved taking family trips with him to the beach, and Madrid will miss her Daddy's bedtime stories. The family shared a commitment to their faith with the State College Access Church community.

Steve is survived by his wife Tara and their children McVey, Milan, and Madrid; his father Frederick; his mother-in-law Beverly Warren; Sarah and John and nephew Chase; David and Marsha and nieces Olivia and Lilian; and Dan. Steve joins his mother Eleanor and nephew Cameron.

Visitation will be from 9:30 until 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 7, 2024 at the State College Access Church, 3601 South Atherton Street, State College. A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. with Pastor Zac McDonald officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Bisbee Family Memorial at the State College Access Church www.scaccesschurch.com/program.