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Steven Schmidlap Obituary
Steve was born the proud son of Bob (Robert) and Betty Schmidlap, on December 5, 1945, in Indianapolis, IN. Steve earned his BS and MS in Education from Indiana University, completing both degrees in four years in 1968. On June 10, 1967, he married the love of his life and high school sweetheart. Upon marrying, Steve and Trudy moved to St. Louis. Steve taught at Spoede Elementary and Conway Elementary in the Ladue School District for 38 years. He touched many young lives during his career.
In addition to teaching, Steve worked in the local grocery store, worked at a summer camp several years, and painted houses (inside or out) year-round. He was a very hard worker.
Steve served as a deacon at the Lafayette Church of Christ in Ballwin, MO. He also served on the board of directors for Christian Family Services in St. Louis, MO, for many years.
When Steve retired from teaching, Trudy and he moved to Arizona. They settled in a beautiful planned community called Anthem where Steve was a golf member and became an avid golfer.
Steve served as an elder at the Canyon Church of Christ in Phoenix and was dedicated to serving the Lord. He was caring and compassionate and loved unconditionally. He treated everyone he encountered with respect. He was witty and brought life into the room.
In addition to golfing, Steve enjoyed traveling, reading, and listening to music and cherished spending time with family and friends. When traveling he particularly enjoyed visiting National Parks and Kauai. He reveled in the beauty of Mount Rainier and made the climb to the summit twice in his youth.
Steve will be missed beyond imagination. A celebration of life will be held at Canyon Church of Christ in Phoenix, AZ on September 28 at 2pm. There will also be one at Lafayette Church of Christ in Ballwin, MO on October 5 at 2pm. Gifts in memory of Steven Frederick Schmidlap may be made to:
Christian Family Services in St. Louis, MO at https://www.stlcfs.org/donate
OR
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network at https://pancan.org
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Memories and Condolences
for Steven Schmidlap
Melanie Watterson
September 27, 2024
Trudy, I'm so very sorry to read of your loss. Although it has been many years, Butch and I have fond memories of you and Steve. We pray for Gods comfort and peace in the coming days.
Jason Dubin
August 30, 2024
Dear Trudy, Lisa, Brent, Steve and all extended Schmdilap Family,
So sad to hear of this loss. Deepest sympathy and prayers to you for your loss. I will always remember Steve as very caring, and someone who would never turn down a discussion around golf, IU Basketball or a Dr Pepper. Just a great person to be around who cared deeply for his family.
Our prayers are with you for your loss.
Jason and the entire Dubin family.
Sara weller
July 23, 2024
Trudy, Roger and I are so sorry to hear this news. We shared many wonderful times with you in our Sunday school group. Steve was a bright light with wonderful sense of humor. May God´s presence bring you peace
Love, Sara and Roger Weller
The Marshalls
July 22, 2024
We enjoyed getting to know Steve and Trudy when spending our winters in AZ. Great Christian friends! Loved Steve's sense of humor.
Doloris Williams
July 22, 2024
Although we were not close friends, I felt very close to you through your great sister, Lisa. You and Steve had many common things; age, beliefs [the church], and family that I share. Love and prayers through this difficult time.
Tom Apostolos
July 22, 2024
Trudy,
So very sorry to hear of Steve´s passing. I have fond memories of Steve and our days together at IU.
I also worked my first job with Steve at Standard Grocery in Southern Plaza.
With deepest sympathy,
Tom Apostolos
Anne (Rovak) Gelfer
July 21, 2024
Mr Schmidlap was my 4th grade teacher at Conway and he was one of my favorites. I fainted in his class looking at a medical slide about Baby Fay, the little girl who received baboon´s heart to save her life. As I started to drop, Mr Schmidlap ran across the room, jumped over the desk and caught my head before it hit the cement floor. It´s a story I´ve told many, many times and fondly refer to the teacher who prevented a bigger medical issue from taking place but also made sure I wasn´t humiliated in class. He made learning fun, even when the lessons were tough. A passionate and energetic teacher who will never be forgotten. I´m grateful to be one of the many who learned from Mr Schmidlap. May his memory be a blessing.
Michael Kasting
July 20, 2024
Met Steve at Southport and regarded him as a kind, bright classmate. Thankful to know of his long, happy marriage to Trudy - wonderful! They were hosts to my wife Sue and me several years ago - a joy to reunite after many years. He was a man of faith. God comfort and bless all of you in the family!
Brian and Trudy Winslow
July 20, 2024
Trudy, we are very sorry for your loss . Brian and Trudy Winslow send their Love and condolences to you and family.
Judy Norris
July 20, 2024
What a wonderful and precious man! We worshipped with you at Lafayette Church of Christ. He was a true soldier for our Lord. Will be praying for all of you.
Judy Norris...Herk has been gone for 7 years.
Jim and Gail Sidle
July 20, 2024
Trudy, Gail and I are very sorry to hear this news about Steve. It is a blessing to know that his walk on earth was step by step with Jesus. May God keep you and all the family filled with precious memories. I remember one very cold winter in St. Louis helping Steve with a painting project. It was indoors but still cold. We painted and laughed and talked.
Susan Morgan
July 20, 2024
Ken and I are so sorry to know of Steve´s passing. He was a good man. Although his loved ones feel the extreme grief ofhis loss, I know his family finds comfort in the life he led, and his many good deeds.
God bless.
Pam and Bob Todd
July 20, 2024
We were so sad to learn of Steve´s passing. We remember when we attended a memorial service for Steve´s dad in Indianapolis. It was a very nice celebration and we appreciated being part of it. We also remember the year their be one was flooded along with many others and they had to tiw a boat to get out to a road. What troopers they were that time in Missouri. So glad they have had all these years together. Love you both, Steve and Trudy.
Phil & June Wilhelm
July 20, 2024
Steve was the sweetest, most kind Christian man we've ever known. It was a blessing to have had him in our lives for 45 years. Phil and June Wilhelm
Kim Coulter
July 20, 2024
I´ll miss hearing the morning roar of Steve´s beloved Corvette. He was a good man and always had a his happy smile for everyone. I´ll miss him.
Vickie Rohlfs
July 19, 2024
We are so saddened to hear of Steve´s passing. He was a friend, good and Godly man in so many ways. He will be missed by many. Lee and I are lifting Trudy and the entire family up in prayer.
Love, Lee & Vickie Rohlfs
Alan Clute
July 19, 2024
My heart is flooded with joy at the precious memories of Steve from my growing up years in St. Louis. My condolences to Trudy, Steven, Brent, and Lisa. You are in my prayers.
Cindy Finch
July 17, 2024
I´m so saddened to learn of Steve´s passing! I have many fond memories of Steve and Trudy through our friendship nurtured at Lafayette Church of Christ. Thinking of you, Trudy and family!
The Browne´s
July 17, 2024
Such a special person. Always full of love and laughter. Prayers are with Trudy and family.
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