Steve Okoniewski (August 22, 1949 – February 25, 2024) was an American professional

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player who was a

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for six seasons in the

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(NFL) for the

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, and

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. He retired as principal from Luxemburg-Casco High School located in

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and was a volunteer coach with that team's Spartans football program. Okoniewski died on February 25, 2024, at the age of 74.

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1949 births 2024 deaths American football defensive linemen Buffalo Bills players Green Bay Packers players Montana Grizzlies football players St. Louis Cardinals (football) players Washington Huskies football players High school football coaches in Wisconsin Sportspeople from Bremerton, Washington People from Luxemburg, Wisconsin Players of American football from Washington (state) {{defensive-lineman-1940s-stub