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Sun City Center Funeral Home

1851 Rickenbacker Drive

Sun City Center, Florida

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Feb. 11, 2026

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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Niles Steckbauer Obituary

Steckbauer, Niles

68, passed away February 2, 2026 at Life Path Hospice. Born in US Army Hospital, Sagamihara, Japan and moved to Florida at the age of 5, where he lived his entire life. He was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis Steckbauer, Sharon Wickenhauser and step-father, Robert Wickenhauser. Niles is survived by his son, Kevin Steckbauer; sister, Jo Nocera (Bert); nephew, Brent Nocera (Emily); niece, Chelsea Resnikoff (Joey); and Kevin's siblings, Charles Kirksey, Lauren LeBlanc, and Brittany Easler. Niles enjoyed traveling in his RV, spending time with his friends and family, and making everyone smile. There will be a Memorial Service on February 11, 1 pm Visitation – 2 pm, Service at Sun City Center Funeral Home, 1851 Rickenbacker Drive, Sun City Center, FL. 33573. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Life Path Hospice, 3723 Upper Creek Drive, Ruskin, FL 33573.

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Feb. 8, 2026.

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11

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Sun City Center Funeral Home

1851 Rickenbacker Drive, Sun City Center, FL

Feb

11

Memorial service

2:00 p.m.

Sun City Center Funeral Home

1851 Rickenbacker Drive, Sun City Center, FL

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1851 Rickenbacker Drive, Sun City Center, FL 33573

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