Sheboygan County Board to Honor Late Supervisor Mike Vandersteen

A resolution recognizing Vandersteen's life and service will be introduced at Tuesday's meeting.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

The Sheboygan County Board will honor the life and legacy of former County Supervisor and Mayor Mike Vandersteen, who passed away in December 2025 following a brief battle with cancer. A resolution recognizing Vandersteen's service will be introduced and acted upon at the board's February 2026 meeting.

Why it matters

Vandersteen was a long-serving and influential figure in Sheboygan politics, having served as a County Supervisor and Board Chair before being elected Mayor of Sheboygan in 2013. His passing was deeply felt in the community, and this formal recognition by the County Board underscores his impact and the continued remembrance of his legacy.

The details

The resolution honoring Vandersteen's life and service will be the first item of business at the Sheboygan County Board's February 2026 meeting. Vandersteen served as a County Supervisor for many years, including a stint as Board Chair from 2008-2012, before being elected Mayor of Sheboygan in 2013. He passed away in December 2025 following a brief battle with cancer.

  • The Sheboygan County Board will meet on Tuesday, February 18, 2026.
  • Vandersteen passed away on December 18, 2025.

The players

Mike Vandersteen

Former Sheboygan County Supervisor and Mayor of Sheboygan who passed away in December 2025.

Sheboygan County Board

The governing body of Sheboygan County, Wisconsin that will be honoring Vandersteen's life and service.

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The takeaway

This formal recognition by the Sheboygan County Board underscores the lasting impact and legacy of Mike Vandersteen, a long-serving local politician whose passing was deeply felt in the community.