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Devan Stedtefeld Obituary
Devan Andrew Stedtefeld, 22, passed away on December 21, 2019 surrounded by his family. Devan's magnetic smile and charming personality captivated everyone with whom he came in contact. Devan continues to impact the lives of others through organ donation. His generosity will contribute to traumatic brain injury research along with his corneas helping two individuals to see. Devan is survived by his loving parents Ray and Kathy Hines; siblings Kelly (Matt) Zelnik, Doug (Laura) Stedtefeld, Kari (Joey) Kennedy, Kyra (Dave) Cottrill, Dana (Sarah) Stedtefeld, Kendra (Ed) Mathews, Krissa (Merf) Conley, Kelan Stedtefeld, Kilon Stedtefeld, Kaleb Stedtefeld, and Kaitlin Stedtefeld; nieces and nephews Zac, Kyle, Luke, Nathan, Nick, Matthew, Jordan, Paige, Carter, Cameron, Reagan, Payton, Brayden, Delaney, Dylan, Ethan, Jadyn and numerous great nieces and nephews. Special acknowledgment to his Aunt Kris, the staff of Nationwide Children's Hospital for the many years of excellent care and his home health team. A memorial service will be held Friday, December 27, 2019 at Buckeye Christian Church 1528 London Groveport Rd. Grove City, OH. 43123. Visitation will be from 10-11am with Celebration of Life immediately following. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Christian Children's Home of Ohio 2685 Armstrong Rd. Wooster OH. 44691.
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Quecia Whitfield
December 11, 2021
I miss you brother.
Brenda Hardy
December 27, 2019
You're safe and without pain now. I will see you later. I love you.
December 27, 2019
I remember Devan's smile so well, it was the biggest and brightest!
So sorry for your loss, Lisa Mollohan
Quecia Whitfield
December 24, 2019
Miss you so much devinique however your at peace so it makes me at peace I love you
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Rebecca Frasher
December 24, 2019
Thinking of your family at this difficult time.
John and Donna Ketner
December 23, 2019
With our sincere condolences at your loss. May God bring you all comfort during your time of grief. Johnny and Donna Ketner
Cindy Parsell
December 23, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Devan was a lucky young man to be loved by so many .
The Compassionate Friends
December 23, 2019
Dear Stedtefeld Family,
We, the families of The Compassionate Friends, send you our heartfelt condolences. The Compassionate Friends is an international grief support group for parents, grandparents and siblings who have suffered the heartbreaking loss of a child. Our only mission is to provide comfort, hope and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or daughter, brother or sister, or grandchild, and to help others better assist the grieving family. We meet twice monthly in Columbus from 7-9 PM on the second Tuesday and 2-4 PM on the fourth Sunday at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1479 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229. If and when you are ready to do so, please join us. We need Not Walk Alone. We are The Compassionate Friends.
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The Compassionate Friends
Columbus, Ohio Chapter
(614) 882-8986
www.tcfcolumbus.org
www.compassionatefriends.org
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