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CORDLE Steven Louis Cordle, age 58, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 8th, 2012 following a courageous battle with cancer. Steve was born on March 22nd, 1954 in Columbus, OH and was a graduate of Brookhaven High School, Class of 1972. Steve was the owner and CEO of the family businesses, Cord Camera and Pine Lakes Golf Club. Steve was the true definition of a family man. He loved sharing his passions with his family, such as; skiing, golfing, four-wheeling, boating, and jet skiing, but most of all, he loved spending time with all of his girls. Preceded in death by brother Bob Cordle, nieces Mara and Molly, sister-in-law Linda, and father-in-law John Knapp. Steve leaves to cherish his memory, his loving and devoted parents, Jick and Jenny Cordle; wife of 17 years, Michelle; loving daughters, Stephanie, Haley, Mya and Zoe; son-in-law, Alan Mahan; brother, Dave (Ellen) Cordle; nieces, Sarah, Grace, Paige, Cathy (Reid) and Ella; nephew, Matthew; mother-in-law, Jane Knapp; sisters-in-law, Jennifer Howell, and her children, Ayden and Maddie, Heather (Chris) Miller, and their children, Ella and Lilly; brother-in-law, Ben (Kristie) Knapp, and their children Hayden and Brea, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and so many good friends. Steven was a loving father, husband, son and brother, who will remain in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. Family will receive friends Wednesday, April 11th, 2012, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at RUTHERFORD FUNERAL HOME, 515 High St., Worthington, OH 43085. Details to follow for funeral service. Burial will take place at Kingwood Memorial Park. Donations can be made in memory of Steven L. Cordle to Kobacker House, 800 McConnell Dr., Columbus, OH 43214. Online obituary and guestbook can be viewed at www.rutherfordfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Apr. 8 to Apr. 9, 2012.

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David Bowen

April 2, 2024

Beautiful Man with so much life left miss him! God calls us based on his terms so my friend it must have been time! Doesn't change it for those left behind that miss you!

Collin Schoen

September 1, 2012

See you in Heaven one day brother. Keep the beers cold. I miss you more than words can say.

Robin Watkins

June 10, 2012

Michelle , Haley, Mya, and Zoe,
Our family is so sad to hear that Steve is gone. May God hold you in his arms and take care of you through this difficult time.

olivia tordoff

May 10, 2012

Zoe and family i love you guys. Zoe you are my best friend and always will be i stand beside you

Laura Aldergate

April 20, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Steve. My thoughts and prayers are with the Cordle Family. I worked for Cord Camera for 16 years and loved it! Steve was a good man and a great leader. He will be missed!

Janis Colvin

April 19, 2012

The Cordle Family,
I just found out Steve passed away and I am so sorry. I didn't know Steve was ill. I emailed him after my Steve passed and I got a email back from Steve. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Janis

April 13, 2012

So sorry for your loss Mr.Cordle and family.

Randy Hicks

April 13, 2012

So sorry for your loss Mr.Cordle and family.

April 13, 2012

Steve will be greatly missed as head of the Cord Camera family. Prayers for the Cord family for your loss.
Jim Lauten, #207/201 Indianapolis

Shari Williams

April 11, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Steve was a wonderful man. He will be missed by all. I had the pleasure of working for Cord Camera for 10 years.

Brian Bayless

April 11, 2012

May the grace and peace of God be with the entire Cordle family as they mourn the loss, but also celebrate Steve's life as one well-lived. Be comforted in knowing that death is not the end, but a new beginning. For Christ had defeated death, once and for all.

I will always consider my time with Cord Camera a blessing, and pray that your sorrows will soon be replaced with peace.

Blessings,

Brian Bayless
Delaware, Ohio

April Smith

April 11, 2012

My deepest condolences to the Cordle family. I had the opportunity to work for Cord Camera in North Olmsted and learned so much thank you for the lessons learned from being part of the Cord family. Steve will be missed by many.

Alisha Crego

April 11, 2012

Hard times will come but it will get better. As Steve has many more plans set forth already. Cordle Family, thank you as your family as touched so many. R. I. Paradise Steve

Larry Pishitelli

April 10, 2012

Steve was a great guy. My sincere condolances and prayers go to the Cordle family. Larry Pishitelli.

April 10, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Howard and Debbie Evans (Phoenix, AZ).

Steve Warren

April 10, 2012

My condolences to the entire Cordle family. Know that many thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jimmy Conroy

April 10, 2012

Steve always made it look easy: whether giving advice to a 14 year old boy talking his ear off with "get rich quick schemes", or later as a concerned friend giving sound advice when the seas of business turned stormy. His example of patience and a genuine joy for living have left me with a lasting example. His beautiful and articulate daughters will carry on his legacy, as Steveo has been called to a higher purpose. I offer my most sincere and loving condolences to all the Cordle family. I am honored to call him my friend!

Pam Holt-Higley

April 10, 2012

Steve was a wonderful friend from our years at Brookhaven. I will always remember his laid-back and friendly ways. He will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. May you find much comfort in your memories.

Betsy Bowen

April 10, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

April 10, 2012

"We are saddened to learn of Steven's passing. We offer our sincere condolences to his family and co-workers." -Authentique Paper

Don and Ann Scott

April 10, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Cordle family.

Richard Timberlake

April 10, 2012

Although I did not see Steve on a regular basis, I am so saddened to hear of his passing. Steve and the entire Cordle family has had such a major influence over in my life and career. He was always kind, always gracious and willing to give. RIP Steve.

Joann Hayes

April 10, 2012

Thanks for the Ferrari ride Stevie! You were the best!

Steve Burgess

April 10, 2012

Steve Cordle was such a wonderful friend and an example of decency in life. He will be missed by everyone. We wish his family much strength in overcoming their loss. God bless him and all of you.

Dave Bowen

April 10, 2012

Seems like yesterday when we golfed at Scioto with Dave, set a course record for 18 holes in time spent:)!!! It was Beautiful as you were My Friend !!! The last few years were difficult, and when times are their toughest we learn so much about those around us and ourselves. Steve you were a Very Good Man, Honest, Loyal Friend, who Adored your Wife, Girls, and Family, and always will !!! I so enjoyed our time together, God Bless YOU My Friend enjoy Heaven you deserve the Best !!! Your Friend Always, Dave Bowen

Jeff (Conehead) Cohen

April 10, 2012

I am saddened to hear of Steve's passing. We caught many a walleye on The "To Do" on Lake Erie and many a softball in Columbus. My heart goes out to a family who has suffered more tragedy than any should endure.

Shonna (Ferguson) Ingram

April 10, 2012

My heart goes out to your family for this great loss. Steve was a wonderful man.

Pat Lappert-Studenka

April 9, 2012

Jick, Jenny David, Michelle, and girls, I am so sorry for your loss. I have been there, and I know how devastating the loss is. You are in my prayers, and I am thinking of you. You are not alone. We, as family and friends, have endured loss before, and we will do so again. We are a strong group of people, and love endures all. I love all of you. I know Fred is gone, but he would feel the loss as he loved Steve too. We ALL loved STEVO.

Pat Lappert Studenka

Tanya Jankosky

April 9, 2012

My deepest sympathy's to all the Cordle family. For all the years I was employed at Cord, Steve always knew my name, asked about my family and made me feel like an asset to the business. He was kind and inspiring to all.

Karen Dowler

April 9, 2012

My deepest condolences to the entire family. Steve will always be remembered with fond memories.

Randy Schieber

April 9, 2012

My deepest condolences to all the Cordle family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. RIP Steve

Dave & Sheri Lambert

April 9, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Cordle Family in this their challenging time. Even thought the years have rolled by all too quickly, the memories of the good times we shared with Steve will not quickly fade.

Bunny & Gary Stimmel

April 9, 2012

Gary and I are so sorry to hear of Steve. Your family is in our prayers and thoughts.

Marino's Seafood

April 9, 2012

Our deepest sympathies to the Cordle family. Although we only knew Steve as a cutomer, he always shared a kind word and a bright smile. May he always be remembered.

Debra Beight

April 9, 2012

My deepest sympathies to the Cordle family and all of Steve's friends. I was so lucky to have worked for him and I will always be grateful for the opportunities he gave to me. Thank you for so much Steve. Rest in Peace.

Karen Jackson

April 9, 2012

My deepest sympathies to the Cordle family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mick Grosh

April 9, 2012

Steve was a great guy. Always smiling, positive, gracious and always kind to my family and me. Even when his old dog, which he was going to "stud" with our Sadie, just couldn't get it done. We all had a good laugh. It was a privilege to have known him.

Dina Giddens

April 9, 2012

I met Steve when I was waiting tables at Presutti's restaurant in Grandview. He was a very joyful and kind man, with a great sense of humor. Steve and his brother would come in for lunch often and they always made me smile. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

God bless all of you,

Bruce Rutherford

April 9, 2012

Besides being a long time customer Steve has been a long time friend. Our deepest condolences go out to his family. He will be truly missed by all the staff at Sizzle Marine.

Tim McLane

April 9, 2012

We played a lot of Football together, and not nearly enough Golf. I don't remember ever catching Steve without a smile on his face. My sincere condolences to the family. May you rest in peace my friend.

John Crotty

April 9, 2012

My condolences to the family and even though I knew Steve for a short time I will miss his insights and sense of humor.

April 9, 2012

Our deepest sympathy. Bill and Paula Howell, Cambridge, Ohio

April 9, 2012

Condolences to the entire Cordle family.

-Coughlin Chrysler of Marysville staff

All of us at Midwest Photo

April 9, 2012

Our deepest condolences go out to the entire Cordle family. The industry has lost a pioneer.

Juliet Mingione Carey

April 9, 2012

Michelle, Haley, Mya and Zoe: My words could never express my sincere sorrow for the loss of your husband and father. May he rest in eternal and angelic peace and may he touch you daily with his unconditional love that will be with you always. I love you and your family dearly and send all of my love, hugs and comfort!

Tim Hughes

April 9, 2012

Even though Steve has not been with us in the office for some time, we knew he was always with us in spirit. We find it somewhat more difficult to work today knowing he is no longer with us. Be assured though that we will continue his legacy and carry on to the best of our ability.

Bonnie Ross

April 9, 2012

To the Cordle family, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Steve was a good man and he was always,"MY BUUDY". I will always remember him and know how much he loved his family and friends. RIP Steve.

Debbie (Quinn) Speicher

April 9, 2012

Thoughts and prayers go out to the Cordle family! RIP Steve.

Jeff Luft

April 9, 2012

All my prayers go out to the Cordle family. Steve has been a good friend throughout much of my life and will be missed. Rest in peace Steve!

Dean Paugh

April 9, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go out to all of the Cordle family members. I know you are a close family and a strong family. I am sad but I will always smile when thinking of Steve. I loved how he embraced life. Steve taught me the importance of family and friends. He lived his life well and effected so many people.

Valerie Mitchelll

April 9, 2012

To Michelle and the girls our prayers are with you and your family. Memories are a legacy of love. May Steve rest in peace.

Darin Finkbine

April 9, 2012

Condolences to the entire Cordle family. My thoughts and prayers will be with you during this trying time.

Jared Harmony

April 9, 2012

I am very saddened by the loss of Steve. My memories of Steve go as far back as when I was a toddler spending summer days at Lake Erie. I'll always remember his smile because I don't ever remember seeing him without one on his face.

Julie Knox-Birkhimer

April 9, 2012

I am so sorry and so shocked to learn of Steve's passing! I attended HS with Steve and he was always such a nice guy. I will remember him as a good friend to so many! My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, children and family. RIP, Steve!

Amy Mahan

April 9, 2012

"What and honor it was to know Steve and to be part of this family!!" My heart goes out to the Cordle family. We LOVE you!!

David Krasno

April 9, 2012

My heart goes out to the Cordle family during their time of such sorrow. It was a true honor to get to know Steve over the years. He was a good man, a decent man and will be missed by all whose lives he has touched. God Bless You Steve. May you Rest in Peace…

Michael Herboltzheimer

April 9, 2012

My deepest sympathies to your family

Jaimie and Heidi Schoen

April 9, 2012

We are so saddened to hear of Steves passing. He is in a better place and no longer suffering. Our hearts are full of sorrow for your family and we will keep you in our prayers. Rest in peace, Steve. You fought a hard fight..

Patti Campbell Kelley

April 9, 2012

What an honor it was to know Steve. He was a blessing to everyone who knew him. Rest in Peace good friend and may God hold your family close during this time.

Jeffrey Davis

April 9, 2012

To Michelle and all of the girls,Jick and Jenny, I am deeply saddened by this loss. Steve was a dear friend for to many years to count.The conversations and laughs we had will be with me forever. God Bless all of you. Jeff

Noel Rodriguez

April 9, 2012

My condolences to the Cordle family. Multiplied grace and peace during your time of sorrow. I truly enjoyed working for him. You could tell he loved his family and treated us all as family.

Tina Noble Douglas

April 9, 2012

Dave, I am so sorry to hear of your Family loss.

Gary Sanderson

April 9, 2012

My thoughts are with the entire family. So sorry to hear of Steves passing.

Linda Gardner Swauger

April 8, 2012

So sorry to hear of Steve's passing. My deepest sympathies to the entire Cordle family.

Fran Kinstle Swiderski

April 8, 2012

My condolences to the Cordle family.

Kerig Taylor

April 8, 2012

My thoughts and prayers to the Cordle family. Steve will be missed by many.

Brenda Penty

April 8, 2012

My condolences go out to the family, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

David Butler

April 8, 2012

Condolences to the entire Cordle family. Was so sorry to hear of Steve's passing.

Drema Bussey

April 8, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

My deepest sympathies.

Debbie Lamb

April 8, 2012

I was so disheartened to hear of Steves passing. He loved his family dearly,that was always evident.I have worked for him for many years and always enjoyed his kind and friendly way. My prayers are with his family and I am glad he is at peace.

Bill O'Sullivan

April 8, 2012

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

K. Alan Davis

April 8, 2012

A friend, mentor, and boss... Thank you for all you taught me.

Harry DeVault

April 8, 2012

I condolences to the Corle family.Steve and i where freinds and school mates he well be missed.

Kari Cordle

April 8, 2012

Dear Family, although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in my thoughts and prayers.

Phil Kinstle

April 8, 2012

My condolences to the entire Cordle family. Steve fought a tough battle, but is now at peace. He lived life to the fullest and raised a beautiful family. His presence will be missed by those who had the opportunity to know him as Steve. Least we forget, Easter is a day of rebirth and glory. God Bless.

Doug Dutcher

April 8, 2012

Mere words can not describe the man that Steve was. He will be missed by so many.

Michael Hickey

April 8, 2012

What a terrible loss. My heart goes out to his family. Rest in peace Steve.

Collin Schoen

April 8, 2012

He was like my Father, Brother, and Best Friend all rolled into one great man. I will never forget all the good times we had together.

Howard Rosenzweig

April 8, 2012

He was my friend for 26 years. I miss him already.

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