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Jon Stegen Obituary

Stegen, Jon Christopher 34, baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection, Friday, December 14, 2012. Loving husband of Jessica Stegen (nee Jennings); dear father of Tyler and Audrey; beloved son of Marcia and Richard Stegen; brother of Heather (Joe) Poropat; uncle of Madeline and Delaney; son-in-law of Jay and Margaret Jennings; godson, nephew, cousin and friend to many. He was an active leader, mentor and athlete throughout his life. He attended Sts. John and James Grade School, was a proud SLUH Jr. Billikin (class of 1997) earned his BA at Truman (2002) and Masters at UMSL (2006). He excelled as a Senior Account Executive at Express Scripts and truly enjoyed his role as a valued teammate. His quiet strength, light hearted humor, wry smile and bright blue eyes, fierce competitive nature, compassion and thoughtfulness will forever be engraved on our hearts. Services: Funeral Mass at St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church, Ellisville, Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Jon Stegen Family Fund, 165 N. Meramec Ave., Suite 110, St. Louis, MO 63105 or Annie's Hope Bereavement Center. Visitation at the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Rd at Holloway, Ballwin, Monday 2-8 p.m. Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com

Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Dec. 16, 2012.

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David, Marcia, Nicole, & David N. Shannon (SSJJ)

December 27, 2012

May your family find comfort in the hope that “the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his [Jesus] voice and come out…to a resurrection of life.” (John 5:28, 29) We have nothing but fond memories of Jon and the entire Stegen Family. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of great sorrow.

Tammy, Kirk, Mason & Brynna Vogler

December 21, 2012

Jessica, Tyler & Audry - May your memories of happier times and the love and support of your family and friends help you through this difficult time. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help.

Victoria Morton

December 21, 2012

Much love and prayers to you and the kids. I always looked forward to Jon picking up Tyler at the end of the day.

Dr. Thomas and Sherre Wiedemann

December 21, 2012

Dear Jessica and Jennings Family,
Mary Kay informed me of the devastating news yesterday. Words can not express my sadness of your loss. Heaven has a new star.

Jessica Post

December 18, 2012

I will always remember Jon Stegen as a wonderful, funny, delightful person. My heart goes out to Jess and the family. I'll always remember Jon's kindness.

December 18, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and will continue for your family. Wish Andi and I could have been there to show our love and support with the rest of Jon's family and friends. We will miss him dearly.
~Matthews Family (Andi, Nick & Addie)

Linda Putnam

December 18, 2012

Our deepest sympathy and continued prayers for your family, Linda and Mike Putnam

Lauren & Evan Ross

December 18, 2012

We are thinking of you and praying for healing. Jon will always live on in your beautiful memories. Lots of love to you and your children.

Dennis & Alene Hill

December 18, 2012

Please accept our deepest sympathy during this most difficult of times.

Emily Preus

December 17, 2012

Praying for strength for you Jess. Heart broken for you and your beautiful children. My thoughts and prayers will be with you tomorrow, and in the days to come.

Brian Schulte

December 17, 2012

With deepest sympathy

December 17, 2012

Our Love to the Family. Jim & Carolyn Smith & Family. St. Peters, Mo.

Dennis,Susan,Roger,& Tony Steinbach

December 17, 2012

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

David Sobol

December 17, 2012

Jon was a classmate at SLUH. I've always thought extremely highly of him. He was a remarkable person and will be missed. My thoughts are with the entire Stegen family during this very difficult time.

Sara Anselment

December 17, 2012

Sending prayers of strength to Jessica and the children to carry on without your beloved husband/father. Although I did not know Jon, I know Jessica is an amazing woman and will be able to get through this! Praying for you all

December 17, 2012

With deepest sympathy,
Dianne Carlile (H.S. Volunteer)

Maria Michelsen

December 17, 2012

Sending prayers, love and strength to Jessica, Tyler and Audrey. I'm so sorry.

Kristi Burkle

December 17, 2012

Still in shock at the news of Jon's passing. I did not know Jon extremely well, but did know that he always had a beaming smile on his face. I also remember the day Jess came back to our apartment after her first date with Jon, on Valentine's day, and how happy she was. You two are a great couple! Jess, my heart goes out to you and your beautiful kids. I will pray that you find comfort and peace and know that Jon will always be an angel to you, Tyler, and Audrey. Much love to all of you.

Gina McCauley

December 17, 2012

Thinking of your family at this difficult time.

God bless you.

Doris and Steve Schwartz

December 17, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with Jessica, Tyler, and Audrey and the entire Stegen family at this most difficult time.

Sherry Kindred

December 17, 2012

May your faith and love carry you through this difficult time, as well as the times to come. I was fortunate to cross paths with Jon and think of his smiling face often. He is truly a great person. That he is on the other side does not change the person that he is, or his love for you. I wish you peace and faith in knowing that he will always be with you.

Mary Troconis

December 17, 2012

Jessica, Taylor, Audry and family. Our prayers are with you during this sad time. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
Isa's family.

Tim, Melissa, Carson & Will Nolan

December 17, 2012

Jon definitely knew how to light up a room with his vibrant smile! He will truly be missed by all. Many prayers of peace and strength to Jess, Tyler, Audrey and the entire Stegen Family, especially during the Christmas season. May we lift up his spirit and surround ourselves with his enduring love. Rejoice during this Christmas season and celebrate Jon's life through prayer and by comforting his entire family. May God bless everyone each day with the courage and warrior-like strength Jon showed us in 2012.

Michele Lloyd

December 17, 2012

We continue to pray for you all during this sad time. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. God bless Jon and your family.

Lara Mayhew

December 17, 2012

Jon was a wonderful colleague and all around great guy. It is so hard to believe that he is really gone. Many prayers of peace and strength to Jessica, Tyler and Audrey and all that knew and loved this wonderful man. He will be sorely missed.

December 17, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jessica, Tyler, Audrey and all of Jon's family and friends. We all know the love, compassion, inspiration and care Jon provided each of us. He impacted so many of our lives and through this made us all better for having spent a moment in time with him. Even though he will be truly missed, he will always be a guidepost and model of inspiration.

Joe, Stacy, Elise and Mia McCullison

Jamey & Cal Biegener

December 17, 2012

May your memories of Jon make you smile. He was a wonderful person. Love and Prayers to the Stegen family.

Frank Braun

December 17, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. Jon was a
well loved person, husband, father, and
son, a friend to many. God be with
all of you. Frank & Carol Braun

Patricia Okeefe

December 17, 2012

JON....WE WILL BE THINKING OF YOU UNTIL WE JOIN YOU IN HEAVEN.
Look down on us, and remember we will be united eventually. Until then, everyone loves you and the family and friends....
forever love ....Pat O'keefe

Christina Norman

December 17, 2012

Jon - I am so glad to have known you, you were a wonderful friend, mentor and co-worker. Words cannot express how much you will be missed. Prayers for the entire Stegen family, especially Jessica, Tyler and Audrey as you find strength each day knowing Jon is looking over you and caring for you from above.

Pearce and Jan Neikirk

December 17, 2012

We feel blessed to have known Jon. We will continue to pray for the entire Stegen and Jennings Families. Peace!

Diane Schroeder

December 17, 2012

Our prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time. Jon fought so very hard. He no longer is in pain and his spirit is flying high.

Kristan Kennedy

December 17, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go out to Jon's family during this difficult time. Jon was kind hearted and always adding a helping hand when needed. I am extremely fortunate our paths crossed in this lifetime. Rest in Peace Jon.

December 17, 2012

Our deepest sympathies to all the family. Prayers are with you.
Catchy and Michael Cunningham

Elaine Collins

December 17, 2012

Prayers of strength for the family and may God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Morgan Foushee

December 17, 2012

Praying for the Stegen family.

Erica Baldwin

December 17, 2012

Dear Stegen Family,

There are no true right words to say and time won't fill the void left by the imprint of such a remarkable human being as Jon. When the heartache of his absence becomes too great, remember he is Home and no longer in pain yet his spirit will remain forever with you.

It was truly an honor to know Jon.

Joe Orbin

December 16, 2012

Jon, I have nothing but great memories of the time spent with you. I'm happy to know you.

Pearl Scheve

December 16, 2012

My prayers are with you all. May the angels lead him into paradise!

Samuel Lee

December 16, 2012

See you on the other side my SSJJ brethren.

Kevin Paschall

December 16, 2012

So many good memories at SSJJ, gone to soon. My thought and prayers are with your family.

Danielle Smith

December 16, 2012

Wishing we had words that could salve the sorrow. Wrapping you in love and prayer. Jon was an incredible man - we are lucky to have met him. We will continue to think of you and send prayers.

~Jeff and Danielle Smith

Tracy Logan

December 16, 2012

My heart is heavy and it is with profound sadness that I wish your family peace at this most difficult time.

Chip Haring

December 16, 2012

My prayers and love go out to Jon's family. I am so grateful that I got to know Jon over the past few years. His kindness, great intelligence and solid character were just a few of the things that made him such a great person to know. With my deepest sympathy.

Ruthann Dueker

December 16, 2012

I prayed for all of Jon's family today at Mass. I will continue to do so for I know that Jon will be sorely missed.

Jennifer Lynch

December 16, 2012

At a time such as this, there are no words. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone who knew and loved Jon.

mike and Chris Schmitz

December 16, 2012

At this difficult time we pray you find peace, the peace that comes from knowing you are blanketed with love and prayer. God bless you all

December 15, 2012

In these days and nights of sorrow, may you know that you are not alone but are in the prayers, the thoughts, and the hearts of those who care.
With our deepest sympathy.
Bill and Cheri Schultz

Rick & Diane Barnhart

December 15, 2012

Réquiem ætérnam dona ei Dómine;
et lux perpétua lúceat ei.
Requiéscat in pace.
Amen.

Eternal rest, grant unto him, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon him.
May he rest in peace.
Amen.

December 15, 2012

Our hearts, thoughts, and prayers go out to all of you for the loss of Jon. He was without a doubt a brave warrior, loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend. Sue & Michael Gawlak

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