Steven Lee Desper

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Steven Desper Obituary

STEVEN LEE DESPER, 52, of Wabash, died Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2005, at 8:43 a.m., at Wabash County Hospital, Wabash. Born April 8, 1953, in Columbia City, he was the son of Eugene and Mildred (Williamson) Desper. He married Shelley S. Diederich on Aug. 24, 1974, in Auburn. He was a math teacher at Northfield High School since Fall of 1975. He was a 1971 graduate of East Noble High School, received his B.S. Degree from Ball State University, in 1975, and received his Masters Degree from Ball State University. He currently was the Northfield Girls Varsity Basketball Coach and the Boys Varsity Golf Coach. He was a member of the Wabash Presbyterian Church and the Honeywell Golf Course. Coaching, teaching, golf, and family were his passions. He is survived by wife, Shelley Desper of Wabash; son, Adam Desper of Parsippany, N.J.; daughter, Kelley E. Desper of Indianapolis; mother, Mildred Desper of Kendallville; and three brothers, Dennis Desper of Albion, David (Sandra) Desper and Douglas (Kimberly) Desper, both of Kendallville. Funeral service is 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Wabash Presbyterian Church, 123 W. Hill St., Wabash, with Tony Thomas officiating. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash. Burial in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. The memorial guestbook for Steven may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com. Preferred memorials to Northfield High School Math Department or Northfield High School Athletic Department.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Nov. 3, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Steven Desper

9 Entries

Marty Filloff

November 4, 2005

To the Desper Family: I was so shocked and saddened by the untimely news of Steve's passing. Myself as well as all of his East Noble classmates and friends have many fond memories of him and I wanted to pass along my condolences for your loss. He will be dearly missed by the those whose lives he touched during his short time on this earth. May your own wonderful memories sustain you through the difficult times ahead.

Douglas Soboslay

November 4, 2005

To the Family of Steve Desper:

We are deeply saddened to hear about Steve's sudden passing. May God Bless.

Barb (Baker) Burkhardt

November 4, 2005

To the Desper family,

I was deeply saddened to hear the unexpected news about Steve. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. May God give you peace and comfort during this time.

Kelli Fitzpatrick Burrill

November 3, 2005

To the family of Steve Desper,

It is with great sadness that I learned of this sudden loss. I want you to know I have you in my thoughts and prayers. God be with you in these coming days and bring you peace.

Kelli Burrill

Darcy Shank Taylor

November 3, 2005

Dear Shelley and family, I am so terribly sorry to hear about Steve's sudden death. All I can do is prayer that you have comfort in each other and know God holds you in his hands. Darcy

Jessica Mast

November 3, 2005

Mr. Desper~you will always be in my heart. I know you will guide me to happiness in both basketball and life. You are a great loss and will be dearly missed! I love you and miss you coach!

Molly Scott, Abby Eads, Erica Grossman

November 3, 2005

FUN FACTS ABOUT MR. DESPER:

-LIVED THROUGH BEING STRUCK BY LIGHTING (TWICE)

-LIVED THROUGH CANCER

-HAD A FAVORTIE CHAIR IN HIS CLASSROOM

-ALWAYS SAID BOAT NOT SHIP (HAD A BAD SOUND)

-COULD RUN 8 MILES (QUICKLY) BUT WOULD WALK DOWN THE HALLWAYS (SLOWLY)

-DID A CARTWHEEL DURING CLASS

-ALWAYS GAVE STUDENTS COOKIES

-HAD A LOVED RaSpBeRrY TRUCK

-HEARD EVERY LITTLE CONVERSATION

-ALL HIS STUDENTS LOVED HIM AND HE WILL BE MISSED

Jay Biehl

November 3, 2005

It was with great sadness that I learned of Mr. Desper's death. As many could say, he was my teacher and my coach. In fact, it was Mr. Desper that encouraged me to be an actuary, a career that I have greatly enjoyed over the past 20+ years.

Mr. Desper touched a great many lives, mine included. My deepest sympathies go out to his family.

Jay Biehl

Class of 1979

Mike Megyese

November 3, 2005

To the Desper Family: The St. Joseph's High School Girls Basketball Family offers our prayers to all of you. All of the work Steve did with the youth will not be forgotten. God Bless you all and keep a strong Faith.

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