Ballwin, Missouri
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 familys on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.
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.
David, Marcia, Nicole, & David N. Shannon (SSJJ)
December 27, 2012 | Saint Louis, MO
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.
Tammy, Kirk, Mason & Brynna Vogler
December 21, 2012 | Chesterfield, MO
Much love and prayers to you and the kids. I always looked forward to Jon picking up Tyler at the end of the day.
Victoria Morton
December 21, 2012 | Chesterfield, MO
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.
Dr. Thomas and Sherre Wiedemann
December 21, 2012 | St.. Louis, MO
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.
Jessica Post
December 18, 2012 | Washington, DC
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)
December 18, 2012 | San Diego, CA
Our deepest sympathy and continued prayers for your family, Linda and Mike Putnam
Linda Putnam
December 18, 2012 | Fenton, MO
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.
Lauren & Evan Ross
December 18, 2012 | Chicago, IL
Please accept our deepest sympathy during this most difficult of times.
Dennis & Alene Hill
December 18, 2012 | Collinsville, IL
