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Stephanie Routte Obituary

Routte Stephanie Routte. You may not have known Stephanie Routte, but for those of you who did, you know that she was the most sincere, gentle soul you could ever meet. She was everyone's friend, a beautiful wife, a loving sister, and the best mother a son could ever hope for. She filled her life with friends, family, and love and lived every day without fear, without judgment, and without malice. She understood the meaning of life on a deeper level and lived a truly rich and full life. Unfortunately, the world lost this beautiful soul at the young age of 53 on Saturday, May 3, 2014 at 11:05 p.m. after a month-long fight with an infection. She concluded her journey with us the way that she lived it, surrounded by family and friends, and immersed in love. She will be greatly missed, but her legacy will live on through those who knew her. Stephanie truly saw the best in everyone and considered herself a Seeker of Beauty. She always taught others to "observe what you see inside and out of people when you get the chance, because an unexpected compliment can go a long way to brighten up a person's outlook on life and spread to others." In her wisdom, she proclaimed that everyone has a "shining light that wants to be found and I am the seeker who will find it if given the chance." This is all you need to know about the type of person that she was. She was as genuine and loving a person as you could ever meet. You may not have known Stephanie Routte, but she thought you were beautiful. I hope that you help carry on her loving outlook and fill your life with the true beauty that surrounds us. Love all of the people in your life, let go of negativity, and become your own Seeker of Beauty. A memorial in her honor will be held at 2 p.m. this Saturday, June 21, 2014, at Concord Cemetery in Grove City, Ohio.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jun. 19 to Jun. 20, 2014.

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Your baby sister Teresa

October 1, 2023

Hi Sissy,
I am thinking of you like always. Missing you and wondering what you are up to right now. Did I mention how much I miss you?
I live life for both of us now my beautiful, amazing sister. My other half, my twin flame spirit. God how I love you so.

Kathy Valentine

May 9, 2015

I think of U often little Stephie, in my prayers daily I am ever so grateful 4 the time I was blessed to call U "my friend". I know one fine day we will meet again on Heaven's endless shore. In a place in time w/o any of the sorrows this side that life can bring. In that place where we will all be 4ever young, happy and free. From Wind Rush Acres to Elysium's shores I can just see U greeting all with your gentleness of heart uncommon, but freely given to all U meet or see 4evermore. It was not your way to see the bad in anything or anybody & so refreshing to see and I know I'll never meet another you. Thank you 4 gracing my spirit with yours & sharing your contagious laughter ever so generously. I will love you always my sister of the wind & in the Lord's time I am looking 4ward to the blessing of seeing U again. Till I arrive I am sending U an endless supply of the BIGGEST (((*HUGS*))) made of 100% real love & filled with all the blessings the law allows and then some (wink)... all just 4 U from me! Remembering U with true joy is the song of tribute my heart sings made up of only the very best of sweet memories. My love to you always Stephie. Your friend, Kathy

Roger Zirkle

March 26, 2015

I am still really missing you Stephanie. I'm sure that you are watching D.W. and I from the other side. Sitting on a beautiful horse. You are still a Zirkle and I will be with you again forever. I love you baby. Thank you for sharing your time and letting me help you with your book called Soul Shine. I am missing you. Roger Zirkle

Roger Zirkle

January 24, 2015

I still love my best friend and my wife. She is missed and still my wife for ever. I will always love you little Brooke . your loving husband Roger. I'm in Tucson now. But you are in my heart forever and always

Roger zirkle

January 24, 2015

My wife was a good woman and I appreciate everything. Still love and miss her.

June 24, 2014

Faith!

Kathy Gronbach (Scales)

June 20, 2014

I remember Stephanie as shy and quiet person as we grew up as cousins. She was always very nice. I got to spend time with her riding horses as we were younger and seeing her at family reunions. Stephanie may u rest in peace.

June 20, 2014

Seeker of the Rainbow
by Stephanie Routte

Set free inhibition's cold, black fear.
Keep thoughts focused, free and clear.
Ply appreciation to surrounding beauty.
The sights and sounds of nature's duty.
Steady the pace through wind and rain.
So negative results no longer remain.
When there's nothing, no logical solution.
Remind yourself it's only an illusion.
Look towards the summit, the sun does shine.
Igniting like fire the soul and the mind.
A surging power feels the release
Making all possible, no defeat.
Intensity growing never hold back...
Infinite strength you no longer lack.
Heed the advice from deep inside.
Of dreams that do naturally guide.
A unique journey that self will know.
Creates a new Seeker of the Rainbow.

D.W. Routte

June 20, 2014

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D.W. Routte

June 20, 2014

My loving parents, Don and Stephanie Routte

D.W. Routte

June 20, 2014

Katie and Rick

June 20, 2014

Stephanie had a kind heart and a loving spirit. We are so very sorry for your loss. We hope that your happy memories of Stephie will help to comfort you during this sad time.

Jerry, Bev, and Greg Semon

June 20, 2014

The greatest pleasures in life are to love and to be loved-Stephanie's life has been truly blessed with an abundance of love.

June 20, 2014

This is a beautiful and meaningful tribute. I did not know Stephanie but she will live on as an inspiration to others because of your thoughtful obituary. I am sure it is exactly what she would have wanted to be said.

June 20, 2014

Thank you for reminding us to love.
God bless you richly always in Jesus name. Amen.

June 20, 2014

I don't know Stephanie, but what a beautiful tribute to her. I am sorry for your loss.

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