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Steven P. Wilgus

1959 - 2013

Steven P. Wilgus obituary, 1959-2013, Columbus, OH

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1959

DIED

2013

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Steven Wilgus Obituary

Wilgus Steven P. Wilgus, age 53, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2013 after a year-long battle with cancer. Steve was born October 16, 1959 in Columbus, Ohio to the late William "Bill" and Rita (Nowacki) Wilgus. He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Leisa Kelling-Wilgus; children, Ryan and Kayci Wilgus; grandchildren, Destin and Rylei; brother, David (Robin) Wilgus; sister, Carol Barber; a host of nieces and nephews; mother-in-law, Emma Kelling; father-in-law, Bob (Margie) Gillenwater; a host of loving family and good friends, including special friends, David and Melody Cullison, Eddie and Cindy Sellers and Dominic and Sheri Verrilli; loyal family pets, Oreo, Jynx and Roxy; also, a special thank you to Dr. Pewitt and Jenna and the Palliative Care Unit at Mount Carmel West. Family will receive friends 4-8 p.m. Friday, July 12, 2013 at SCHOEDINGER HILLTOP CHAPEL, 3030 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43204, where services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 13, 2013. Pastor Scott Ford, officiating. Interment to follow at Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mt. Carmel West Palliative Care Unit, 793 W. State St., Columbus, OH 43222. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to share memories or to view Steve's video tribute.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jul. 10 to Jul. 11, 2013.

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Amy Thurn ODonnell

September 26, 2013

Leisa,
I was so sorry to hear this sad news. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

July 15, 2013

Mollie and I were VERY sad to hear the news...I NEVER saw Steve without us laughing...he was a beautiful man... I will SINCERELY miss him and regret not keeping in touch more over the years...My prayers are with you and your family Leisa...

Mike and Mollie Cummins

Kathleen Crawford

July 15, 2013

My prayers go out to the Wilgus family. May God bless your family in this time of sorrow.

George Dotson

July 14, 2013

Lisa, Ryan and Kaci I am very sorry for your loss. Steve was someone I liked and enjoyed talking to. I remember the good times we had over the years at family events and Holidays. I know he will be greatly missed by the family and many friends. Love you very much.
Uncle George.

Brenda Johnson Kenny

July 14, 2013

So sorry for your loss, I will keep the Wilgus family in my prayers.

Rose Johnson-Skinner

July 14, 2013

I remember Steve mostly after he was born, and then as a toddler. It is so difficult to loose those we love! I am so sorry for your loss!! May God be with you especially during this difficult time. And may Steve R.I.P. Amen.

July 13, 2013

Leisa, so sorry for your loss, my heart goes out to you and your family my thoughts and prayers are with you. Skip Bowman

gerry elliott

July 12, 2013

Dave and Carol May God Bless you and your family through this time of sorrow. You will be in my prayers. Love Aunt Gerry

Jeff Lewis

July 11, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Wilgus family.....

Bill Mastriani

July 11, 2013

To all the Wilgus's, I am sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.

Ann & Chrissy Sherburn

July 11, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May your hearts find peace in the memories you have of Steve.

Joy Mers-Lloyd

July 11, 2013

Leisa, I just read in the West HS 77 posting about your husband. I am so very, very sorry. I hope that knowing one more person reaches out to let you know that they care will somehow comfort you just bit more. My prayers will be with you in the hours, days, weeks and months ahead.

Patsy Elliott

July 10, 2013

Carol and Dave, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Steve. He was so young, Mom had said he had been sick, I didn't know how sick. I will keep you and your family in my prayers..Patsy Elliott

Gregg and Jackie Steger

July 10, 2013

Leisa,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your husband..our prayers are with you and your family

Lisa (Roach) Leasure

July 10, 2013

Leisa, I am so sorry for your loss. You & your family are in my thoughts & prayers.

Trish Thompson

July 10, 2013

Leisa, so sorry for your loss, You and your family will be in my prayers. May God bless you, in knowing he is no longer in pain.

Sandy Redmond

July 10, 2013

Leisa,

I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine what kind of pain and sorrow you are feeling right now, but know you have so many loving family and friends to support you right now. Grief is very hard, but I hope wonderful memories of your life with Steve will help to carry you through this difficult time.

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3030 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43204

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3030 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43204

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