Stephen J. Halle

Stephen J. Halle

BLUFFTON: Stephen J. Halle, 62, of Bluffton and formerly of Lancaster, died at 4:12 p.m. December 4, 2011 at Richland Manor, Bluffton.

He was born July 26, 1949 in Mesa, AZ to Lee Jaygene and Marva Willis Halle. His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Willard, MO. On February 18, 1972 he married Brenda Saunders in Mesa, AZ for time and all eternity and she survives in Bluffton.

Steve had taught automotive alternative fuels at the University of Northwestern Ohio, Lima and Hocking Technical College, Nelsonville. He was an ASC certified master mechanic. After high school he worked for the Ford Motor Company in Mesa, AZ and as a diesel mechanic at the copper mines in Arizona. Steve was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Lima. He served his Heavenly Father on a 2 year mission for the church. He graduated from Maryvale High School in Phoenix, AZ, attended the University of Arizona in Phoenix, and received his associate's degree at Hocking Technical College. He served his county in Vietnam during the Tet Offensive.

Steve is also survived by a daughter, Rebekah (Javier) Peralta of Bluffton, two sons, Spencer (Tracy) Halle of Lancaster, Brian (Cristeen) Halle of Boise, ID; ten grandchildren; a brother, Jon (Colette) of Willard, MO; two sisters, Sue (Stan) Karnik of Ft. Wayne, IN, Molly (Dave) Conlin of Pleasantville, CA; and his mother-in-law, Geraldine Saunders of Lancaster.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Beth Trujillo; a brother, Michael Halle; and his father-in-law, Polk Saunders.

Funeral services will begin at 12 p.m. Thursday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Lima. Bishop David Woodruff will officiate. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Lancaster at 11 a.m. Friday. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements are by Chiles-Laman Funeral and Cremation Services, Bluffton. Online condolences may be expressed at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.