Charles Steger

1961 - 2022

GALLIPOLIS — Charles "Eric" Steger, age 60, of Gallipolis, passed on Monday February 14, 2022 at his residence.

Eric was born July 6, 1961 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Charles Kenneth Steger and Marchita Lorena Ramroth Steger.

He is survived by his three children Krystle (Nic) Barnett, Drew Chase Steger, and Colton Eryk Steger. He also leaves behind two grandchildren Liam Nicolas Barnett and Lane Jameson Barnett, all which reside in Gallipolis. He is also survived by siblings, Teresa (Tex) St. Clare of Mount Vernon, Ohio, Terri (Ron) Corbin of Gallipolis, Tammi (John) Riebel of Meigs, Ohio, Jeff (Tracy) Steger of Gallipolis, Denise Stansbery of Clarksburg, W.Va. and Michele (Phil) Ross, of Sunbury, Ohio.

Eric was a graduate of the 1979 class of South Western High School and Buckeye Hills Career Center. He retired from the Gallipolis Developmental Center after 27 years. He volunteered for the Gallipolis Fire Department for 16 years. Eric was witty and had a good sense of humor. He enjoyed muscle cars, even having a few of his own over the years and partaking in classic car shows. He was a lover of southern rock (Lynyrd Skynyrd) and Miami Dolphins football. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his kids and grandkids after retirement. Eric loved to give goofy nicknames to all his children and grandchildren which he greeted you by eagerly each time he has seen you. He leaves behind many loved ones, friends, and extended family members.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Pastor Harold Benson officiating. Burial will follow in the Centenary Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 11 a.m. until time of service.

Pallbearers will be: Drew Steger, Colton Steger, Jeff Steger, Nic Barnett, Steve Elliott, and BJ Block.

Honorary Pallbearers will be: Liam Barnett, Lane Barnett, Wes Corbin, and Mike Elliot.

An online guest registry is available at www.waugh-halley-wood.com.