School Street in Luxemburg was renamed Okoniewski Way to honor the late Steve Okoniewski, a longtime Luxemburg-Casco principal and Green Bay Packers defensive lineman, August 21, 2026. PC: Fox 11 Online
LUXEMBURG, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — A street name change in Luxemburg is cementing a beloved principal’s legacy.
On Friday, the Luxemburg-Casco community honored its longtime high school principal, the late Steve Okoniewski, by renaming the existing School Street to “Okoniewski Way.”
The street is located on the east side of the L-C district campus, between the high/middle school buildings and Stodola’s IGA Supermarket.
The dedication recognizes Okoniewski’s 25 years of outstanding leadership, unwavering commitment to students and the profound impact he made on generations of Spartans.
Okoniewski, affectionately known as “Mr. O,” earned his master’s degree in school administration from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. He began his administrative career as a high school principal in Wibaux, Montana, followed by time in St. Francis, Wisconsin. In 1989, he found his home at Luxemburg-Casco High School, where he would serve as principal for the next 25 years until his 2014 retirement.
Beyond his responsibilities as principal, Mr. O volunteered as an assistant football coach for the L-C Spartans, helping to mentor young athletes while reinforcing the values of teamwork, discipline and perseverance.
He also had a six-year playing career in the NFL as a defensive lineman for Buffalo (1972-73), Green Bay (1974-75) and St. Louis (1976-77) following a collegiate career at Montana.
Okoniewski passed away in February 2024 at the age of 74.
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