Birth Name: Stephen Gregory Yzerman

Place of Birth: Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

Date of Birth: May 9, 1965

Ethnicity: Dutch, German, other

Steve Yzerman is a Canadian professional ice hockey executive and player. He spent his entire NHL playing career with the Detroit Red Wings. He has become a U.S. citizen.

Steve is the son of Jean and Ronald Yzerman. He is married to Lisa Brennan, with whom he has three children.

Steve’s paternal grandfather was Karl Adrian Yzerman (the son of Adrien/Adriaen Yzermans/Yzerman and Rose Jenessons). Karl was Dutch. Rose was born in Belgium.

Steve’s paternal grandmother was named Rose Violet Fuhr (the daughter of Peter Fuhr and Kathleen). Rose was born in Wandsworth, London, England. Peter was German.

Sources: https://www.britannica.com

Obituary of Steve’s uncle – https://vancouversunandprovince.remembering.ca

Death record of Steve’s paternal grandfather, Karl Adrian Yzerman – https://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Steve’s paternal grandmother, Rose Violet (Fuhr) Yzerman – https://www.familysearch.org

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