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Stephen Pence Obituary
Steve was born on January 23, 1960, to Joseph and Sue Pence. He attended St. Theresa Catholic Grade School and graduated from North High School in 1978 where he earned All-State honors in football, ran track, played baseball and was a member of concert choir. He continued his football career at the University of Evansville where he earned a bachelor's degree in business and master's degree in international marketing. While at UE he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. After graduation, Steve moved to Louisville and eventually relocated to Indianapolis where he has worked in various sales positions for the past twenty years. Steve loved all sports, but was an avid Colt's fan, attending all their home games. He was a very outgoing, social person that never met a stranger.
Steve is survived by his companion, Krista Simpson and her daughter, Alyse, of Indianapolis; father, Joseph Pence of Evansville; sister, Susan Kohut (Joe) of Evansville; sister, Gail Moers (Bill) of Haubstadt, Ind.; brother, Greg Pence (Natalie) of Evansville; and nieces and nephews, Lauren, Lindsey and Logan Kohut, Kelsey, Connor and Colton Pence. Aunts and uncles also survive him.
Steve was preceded in death by his mother, Sue J. Pence and grandparents, Basil and Dorothy Hopf.
Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Monday, January 4, 2010, at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 600 Herndon. Burial will be held in St. Joseph Cemetery.
Friends may visit from 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday, January 3, 2010, at Browning Funeral Home, with a memorial service at 5:30 p.m. Friends may also visit from 9 a.m. to service time on Monday January 4, 2010, at St. Theresa Catholic Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Theresa Catholic Church, 600 Herndon, Evansville, IN 47711 or the American Diabetes Association, 3700 Bellemeade Ave. Suite 107 B, Evansville, IN 47714. Condolences may be made online at www.browningfuneral.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Stephen Pence
Sponsored by Chris Campbell,Indpls.,In.,a Friend.
December 29, 2013
Steve it has been four years. Your spirit lives on. Missed by family and loved ones, Rhonda Hopwood.
L P SIMMONS
May 13, 2011
I PLAYED FOOTBALL AT UE WITH STEVE. STEVE HAD THE #87 JERSEY AND WAS REFERRED TO AS "CASPER" AFTER STEVE CASPER. AS I TRAVELED AWAY FROM EVEANSVILLEGRADUATING IN 1981, I HAVE GREAT MEMORIES OF STEVE AND THE TIMES WE SHARED AT UE.
I CAN ONLY REMEMBER THE GREAT PEOPLE AT UE. TO GREAT MEMORIES AND MANY MORE...SAFE JOURNEY.. E'SNAKE!!
L P "SNAKE" SIMMONS
May 13, 2011
I PLAYED FOOTBALL AT UE WITH STEVE. STEVE HAD THE #87 JERSEY AND WAS REFERRED TO AS "CASPER" AFTER STEVE CASPER. AS I TRAVELED AWAY FROM EVEANSVILLEGRADUATING IN 1981, I HAVE GREAT MEMORIES OF STEVE AND THE TIMES WE SAHRED AT UE.DAMN I AM SO SORRY AND HURT TO HEAR THIS
John Rogers
January 19, 2010
Prayers are with the family at this time. The Class of 1978 of Evansville North High School will miss Steve! Former classmate of 1978.
Carol Federspiel
January 12, 2010
I was aquainted with Steve professionally and was sadened by the news of his loss. Steve was a pleasure to work with and was always ready for a laugh. My condolences to his loved ones. My prayers are with you.
Chris Campbell
January 8, 2010
Krista
I am devastatd at the loss of my old buddy Steve; I'll never forget our laughs and his ability to always turn my day around at work; I am saddened that we had lost touch recently and this news is heartbreaking; several of us heard of the news, but were unaware of the services being in Evansville. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Steve's family.
Greg Pence
January 7, 2010
I just want to thank all of you for sharing your nice comments about Steve. Your prayers and comments are helping ease our pain. We miss Steve dearly as all of you. Please keep his memory alive by not forgetting him and sharing a laugh. Thank you!
Derrick Wilkerson
January 6, 2010
I met Steve when were teammates on the University of Evansville football team. I quickly found that Steve loved life and was always thinking ahead. He embraced the younger guys like a big brother. He made us feel welcome and truly made a difference in our lives. His free spirit was an inspiration to others to pursue their own dreams and not be tied down by someone's narrow opinion. Ofcourse, Steve never met a stranger. Over the years I always enjoyed talking with Steve whenever I saw him in Indianapolis because he was still the same likable person with a giving heart. My prayers go out to the Pence family during this time. May God bring peace in a time of sorrow.
Sincerly, Derrick Wilkerson, UE Class of '85
January 5, 2010
Greg, this has to be a great lost for you and your family. There's no greater love to have loved and be loved by family. They say time heals but it realy does't you never forget and that's the good part you always have that love for each other.
Never stop pouring your love out to your family.Thats what they mean in life somethings are free.(Love is free) The Snider's
Don & Diane Snider
January 5, 2010
Greg, this has to be a great lost for you and your family. There's no greater love to have loved and be loved by family. They say time heals but it realy does't you never forget and that's the good part you always have that love for each other.
Never stop pouring your love out to your family.Thats what they mean in life somethings are free.(Love is free)
Sarah Estell
January 5, 2010
I was very sorry to hear of Steve's death. I knew him at UE - I think eveyrone at UE knew Steve - and he was always a funny, friendly and outgoing guy. He was a couple of years older than me, but I remember him as always having time for people, enjoying life and just being a great person. My condolences to his family.
Trudi "T.J." Banes
January 5, 2010
So sorry for your loss. I remember Steve's free-spirit and zest for life from our days at UE. May God comfort your family during this difficult time.
Trudi "T.J." Banes
January 5, 2010
So sorry for your loss. I remember Steve's energy and free-spirit from our days at UE. May God be with your family.
JoDee Arvin Curtis
January 4, 2010
I've known Steve since 1982, just after I started at UE. I suspect that "everyone" at UE knew Steve. My favorite memory is one where Joe, Susan, Matt, and I went on vacation together and Steve had (I think one of the first) a new Bob and Tom cd. He played it over and over and imitated the stories all week long. It never got old, as Steve was hilarious repeating the jokes and stories.
I last saw Steve this summer, and so enjoyed visiting with him. May he rest in peace; and love and sympathies to all of the Pence family.
January 4, 2010
I met Steve 18 years ago. Steve was a very likeable person and was always fun to be around. Steve was also a kind and gentle person, his death is a tragedy and he will be greatly missed.
Ken Hurder, Indianapolis
Bill Pence
January 4, 2010
Keeping the family in our prayers. Bill Pence Jr. Family
Pam (Belwood) Working
January 4, 2010
With deepest sympathy. Steve truly will be missed by everyone. God Bless.
JIM JOHNSON
January 3, 2010
STEVE WAS SOMEONE I LOOKED UP TO BACK IN HIGH SCHOOL & COLLEGE. HE WAS VERY TALENTED IN FOOTBALL, CONCERT CHOIR & HAD A GREAT PERSONALITY. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO THE PENCE FAMILY.
January 3, 2010
Steve was a good man. Our son John a King played all sports with steve.May GOD hold him close to his Hart.In Christian Love. Dorothy & John King Sr
Tad Grafton
January 3, 2010
I have quite a few fond college memories of Greg and Steve. He was a great guy and I'm certain he will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss.
Susan Milligan
January 3, 2010
Susan, Greg (and family),
I am so terribly sorry for your loss. I will be praying for all of you at this time of sorrow. Although I had not seen Steve in many years, I have fond memories of Steve in college. He had a very strong, outgoing personality. I remember him having a great sense of humor yet a sensitive, kind side as well. He never overlooked an opportunity to say hello to everyone on campus. I remember Mike and I going with him and the Louks' to the Pacers game years ago when Scott Haffner was playing for them. Steve was having fun, living life fully. Although I know he sruggled with health problems in more recent years, I'm sure he grabbed on and tried to grab all the gusto life had to offer! I know he will be greatly missed. Please know that all who know you and remember Steve share in your grief and sorrow. You are not alone, and I pray for God to grant you all the peace and serenity that His loving arms can give at this time of need.
With Sincere Sympathy,
Susan Milligan
January 3, 2010
May Steve rest in peace. I'm remembering him and all the family in my prayers.
Elsie Manion(Aunt) Jonesville, Louisiana
David Hirsch
January 3, 2010
Dear Susan and Pences:
I was just shocked to hear about Steve's passing on our local news. My thoughts and prayers are with your families in what must be an unbelievably difficult time.
January 2, 2010
Krista, We are so sorry for your loss, Know that we will be thinking of you and your family. Roberts family from Charlestown, Ind Debbie, and family, David and family and Jane Roberts.
Ed Rodriguez
January 2, 2010
Dear Mr. Pence, Greg and Susan:
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this incredibly difficult time. I hope that God's grace helps comfort your family in the weeks ahead. Please express my condolonces to your family
Karen Tannenbaum
January 2, 2010
My sympathies are with you and your family, Steve was a great guy.
Robin Vaughn
January 2, 2010
Steve, you will be missed.
January 2, 2010
Steve was a good frend of ours,we had some great times growing up and later on when we used to just hang out and see what the day had to offer. I'm glad that we were friends and will miss those good ol' days. God Bless. Mel Stover Boonville,In.
Elaine Ritzert
January 2, 2010
So sorry to hear of the lost. May Steve rest in peace and may the good Lord consule you his family.
Mindy Ryan Sturgeon
January 2, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Gail Moers
January 2, 2010
When we(my husband & I) would visit my brother Steve he would always share some childhood stories that even I wouldn't know about that would make us laugh. I will miss his cheerful tales.
Daniel Cundiff
January 2, 2010
Stephen Pence was a great friend of mine. He made coming to work not only tolerable, but unforgettable, as we would talk for hours at a time. I would help him with computer entries and data management, and he helped me survive in a challenging field that he had mastered. He taught me to remain humble at all times, and to be kind and open with everyone. He was dedicated to his work and his community. He enjoyed life and celebrated it, and most certainly made me feel the same way. He will be missed.
patrick kelly
January 2, 2010
I went to grade school at St. Theresa with Steve. He was the class clown. He kept us all laughing and wondering how someone could be so quick witted. He will be missed.
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