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Stephen Kish Obituary
Stephen J. Kish "Steve", age 79, an Air Force veteran, passed away August 23, 2020 after a short illness. Steve is survived by his wife, Beverley; his children, Steve, Debby, Jennifer; his brothers, Ron and Rick; and sister, Marilyn; many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Steve was born in Columbus, Ohio to Steven and Susanna Kish on December 27, 1940. As a teenager he worked as a caddy at Winding Hollow Country Club and Scioto Country Club where his passion for golf began. He graduated from Linden-McKinley H.S. in 1958, attended The Ohio State University and worked many years in the field of fire suppression. In 1999, Steve moved to the sunshine state where he later retired from the Sarasota County Area Transit. A private memorial service will be planned for family and friends at a later date.
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Dean Kinkel
September 16, 2020
Safe travels my friend, I know you will be watching over the rest of us until we meet again.
Tracy Moore
August 30, 2020
Condolences from The Moore Family.All us kids grew up together in the Neighbourhood.Met your Dad once he was great.R.I.P.God has another Angel.
Tracy.Heidi.Holly.
Mrs. Steve Kish
August 28, 2020
Steve Kish, My Love, My Life
Steve was the Best Husband to me
He is the most Loving, Kind, Gentle, Caring Man
My Great Protector and Provider
We shared a long Loving and Fun life together
Steve has always been a large part of me and
I will Love and Hold On to Him Forever
Rest In Peace My Love
You are in the Hands of Our Lord Jesus and He will
take You to meet His Father, God
what a Glorious sight that will be
Don't forget to put a good word in for me
and I will see You again when Jesus Calles Me Home
Vickie Kish
August 27, 2020
Stephen -
I will be forever grateful for the time we all shared this past January. Rest in peace.
And when we meet again in God's heavenly kingdom, I will bring the CHICKEN GRAVY!
Your loving sister-in-law,
Vickie
Ron Kish
August 26, 2020
Stephen was my older brother. Growing up, we both caddied for many years, and shared a love for golf.
Sure missed seeing him after his move to Florida with Bev, but we got together every year I wintered there,
Will miss those times.
Stephen! I’ll count on you saving me a TEE time.
Love you brother.
Mahlon Walsh
August 26, 2020
Steve was a friend. We were in the North Columbus Jaycees together. He was one of the Directors and a great team member. He shall be missed.
Elizabeth Cooper
August 26, 2020
Wishing Stephen a peaceful and joyful transition and love and comfort for his family.
Darrell Blake
August 26, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Steve was a good friend
The North Columbus Jaycees
August 26, 2020
The North Columbus Jaycees are saddened by the passing of one of our past presidents. As we continue serving the community, we want to say thank you Steve for your time with the Jaycees. The community and Jaycees are a better place because of you. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
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