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Stephen Schreiner Heine obituary, 1945-2026, New Haven, IN

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1945

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2026

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Stephen Heine Obituary

Stephen Schreiner Heine, of New Haven, Indiana, passed away on February 25, 2026, leaving us at age 80.

Born on July 21, 1945, in Fort Wayne, IN, he was a loving father to his twins, Diedre and Damian. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elwood and Mary Ruth Logue Heine, and brothers, Stanley, Larry, and Bruce.

Dad was hard-working and dedicated. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era 1966-1968. He then spent 35 years working as a School Psychologist for East Allen County Schools. He also found the time for his passion of helping others, working at the Woodburn Christian Children's Home as a staff Psychologist for 40 years and continued to support for many more. His spirituality was strong as well, serving as a Deacon and Trustee at the West Milford Church of Christ.

Despite his many responsibilities, he always made time for his family and his passions. Dad enjoyed spending time with his close-knit group of friends and also enjoyed watching Indiana sports, often spending his weekends enjoying a game. His love for soccer was something he shared with his children.

He was a man of integrity, kindness and generosity, and he left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him. A Celebration of Life will be held on March 30, 2026, at 1 pm at DO McComb Lakeside Park, 1140 Lakeside Avenue, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46805, with a Memorial Gathering two hours prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Woodburn Christian Children's Home, a cause close to Dad's heart.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Mar. 16, 2026.

Memorial Events
for Stephen Heine

Mar

30

Memorial Gathering

11:00 a.m.

DO McComb Lakeside Park

1140 Lakeside Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN

Mar

30

Celebration of Life

1:00 p.m.

DO McComb Lakeside Park

1140 Lakeside Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN

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Larry Robert Till

March 16, 2026

Sorry for your loss. Steve was a great friend during our college days,

Paula s Kube

March 16, 2026

I am surprised and sorry to hear of Steve's passing. He and my Mom were Northside classmates and longtime friends, and he showed up for her in ways I'll always remember.
When my Mom was on hospice this past summer, he made sure people knew how much their visits meant and helped bring friends by to see her. Those visits meant so much to her and to our family. He was someone who spoke his mind and cared deeply about the people in his life (especially his twins!). I'm grateful for the kindness he showed my Mom when it mattered most. May he be remembered for his loyalty to his friends and the effort he made to keep people connected.

Tom Biggs

March 16, 2026

Condolences to Steve's family. May he rest in peace. I knew Steve and his brother Stan from attending North Side High School. I became friends with Stan after high school . I really got to know Steve later in life by playing a lot of bridge with him, Jim Didier, and my brother-in-law. Those were fun contests. Steve was dedicated to his children and brothers and talked of them often.

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