Zane L. Steckel

Zane L Steckel
Winchester - Zane L Steckel, 76, of Winchester passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 11, 2025. He was born October 13, 1948 the son of Paul and Yvonne Steckel.
He married Deborah L. Wear August 26, 1972 at Winchester First Baptist Church and she preceded him in death in 2019.
Zane is survived by his and Deborah's three children. Jacob Steckel of Winchester, Linsey (Levi) Davis of Franklin, IN, and Annah (Paul) Sansone of Winchester. His seven grandchildren: Madilyn and Sydni Steckel , Dellyn, Cormac and Marin Davis and Sylvie and Sutter Sansone. Also surviving; one brother Lance (Susan) Steckel of Winchester, two sister- in -law's; Patti (Danny) Kirkpatrick of Jacksonville and Melissa (Joe) Kraushaar of Winchester. And many nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents and one grandson, Eli Steckel.
Zane was a 1966 graduate of Winchester High School. He attended Illinois College in Jacksonville and obtained his Bachelors of Science degree in from Western Illinois University. Zane also served in the Illinois Army National Guard. He spent many years in Agriculture sales eventually transitioning to wholesale food sales. Zane retired as National Marketing and Sales Director for Mexican Cheese Producers.
Zane had a love of music from an early age. He participated in the WHS Wildcat Band. He and his brother Lance performed at many local festivals and events as "The Steckel Brothers". Zane was also a member of several bands over the years. He loved to play his guitar and sing. Debbie was always his biggest fan and loved nothing more than to hear him play. She was known to tell her children about their "cool" younger years when Zane not only had hair but it was long and he played guitar in a rock and roll band.
Zane was a lifelong member of The First Baptist Church of Winchester where he served in leadership roles and as song leader for many years.
The true joy of Zane's life the past 17 years were his grandchildren. He loved being "PaPa" or "Pops" and was known to say that he knew everyone felt their grandchildren were the best kids around, but everyone else would be wrong, because his were the best.
Funeral services will be held Thursday June 19 at 12 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Winchester with burial at Winchester City Cemetery. The family will meet with friends from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
Memorials are suggested to The Scott County Nursing Center where Zane received excellent care or The First Baptist Church Stained Glass Window Fund.