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Steven Wegner Obituary
Preceded in death by his daughter, Leah. Survived by his wife of 11 years, Marjorie (Welty); daughter, Lindsay; sons, Camden and Jack. In Columbus, Ohio by father, Kurt; mother, Kathrine; brother, Daniel and sister-in-law, Betsy; father and mother-in-law, Joe and Bonnie Welty; by brother, David and sister-in-law, Tammy in Quantico, Virginia. Additionally, Steve had many relatives and friends he loved across the country too numerous to mention.
Funeral service will be held at Maple Grove United Methodist Church at the corner of Henderson and High Sts., Columbus, Ohio on Friday, September 23, 2005. Calling hours are from 12:00-1:30 p.m. with the service beginning at 2:00 p.m. Steve will be interred at Union Cemetery, 3349 Olentangy River Road in Columbus immediately following the service. Funeral arrangements and invaluable assistance by the Rutherford-Corbin Funeral Home, 515 High St., Worthington, OH 43085 (614) 885-4006. In addition, a memorial service will be held for Steve's many friends and associates in the Toledo area at Grace United Methodist Church, 601 East Boundary, Perrysburg, Ohio on Tuesday, September 27, 2005. Calling hours are from 12:00-1:30 p.m. with the service starting at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, a college fund has been established for Steve's children by Fifth Third Bank. All memorial contributions can be sent to: Fifth Third Bank, 606 Madison Ave., Toledo, OH 43604, REF: Steve Wegner 529, attn: Carol J. McAnall.
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Memories and Condolences
for Steven Wegner
Commissioner, Alvis James Moore
October 1, 2021
I will always love and remember Steve. His smile, his genuine kindness and the amazing gift that he was to me when he was my student at Whetstone as well the wonderful adult he became after he graduated. It is rather uncanny that this remembrance happened because this past week, I met a young man who reminded me so much of Steve. I have wonderful memories of him. In my heart, he remains alive.
Alvis Moore
September 16, 2019
It's strange. I was just thinking about Steve a few days ago. I still miss him! I know that he is absent from the body; but he has a permanent residence in my heart. I was blessed to have this young man and his brother David as my students at Whetstone. His love and influence still remains here with me.
Sonia Meadows Skripac
October 3, 2005
Marjorie and family,
I consider myself honored to have been apart of your lives and charish the memories and fun we had together (the three of us in that tiny dorm room!). Steve always lived life to its fullest and seemed to challenge the rest of us to do the same. I know that Steve is looking over you and the kids and God will provide strength to get you through. You are blessed with so many friends and such a great family and we will all be here to help and support you always. Love and God Bless, Sonia Jean (Steve was the only person besides my Dad that used my middle name!)
Pam DiGiacomo
September 27, 2005
Marjorie, Lindsey, Camden, and Jack,
Our prayers are with you. We loved Steve as a friend and as a fellow Christian. We know that he is with his Father in heaven. Steve was a wonderful person and always had a positive and kind word to say. We miss him terribly but know that we will be with him again someday.
In Christ's Love,
Pam, Chris, Hannah and Michael
Kevin Clingaman
September 27, 2005
To Marj, Lindsay, Camden and Jack:
May God bless you for the untimely loss of Steve. Our loss is our Lords' gain. I will always cherish the time I was able to spend with my good friend. Whether on the golf course, in the office or at a Hens game, Steve's spirit and sense of humor was always present. Deep in my heart I know he's watching over us today and everyday going forward..but knowing Steve he's smiling down on us.
Alvis Moore
September 24, 2005
Dearest Marjorie, Lindsay, Camden and Jack, my love and prayers are with you during this time of grief and loss. Please know that whatever I can do, I will. Steve was a wonderful treasure in my life. I love you.
Sincerely,
Alvis Moore
Whetstone High School
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Alvis Moore
September 24, 2005
Steve was my student at Whetstone High School. He was more than a student, he was a treasure, a friend and a wonderful reason for me to come to school everyday. I will never forget how I got Steve into character for his lead role in "Rebel Without A Cause". We were working on the scene where the lead character, Jim, was supposed to push his father and storm out of the house. Well, Steve could not display anger and more than that, he could not lose that priceless and heartwarming smile. I kept telling him to look and be angry so that the scene would look real. Trying as much as he could, he just did not have anything deep inside enough to make him angry. So, what I did was to capitalize on something that I knew would make him angry. Every year, I always have my students in theatre to write journals for about a week. One of the entries in the journal has to be about someone that you admire. That person in Steve's journal was his father. He wrote awesome tributes of love and affection about his dad. He wrote about how his dad was a self made man , a hard worker, an awesome father and so much more. Without a doubt, Steve loved and admired his dad. I made the cast take a break and I told Steve to come with me to the costume room. He followed me. I closed the door when we got to the room and of course Steve's smile almost stopped me from what I was about to do. Acting with all my might, I began to yell at Steve about not giving me his character. he never stopped smiling, but he tried to justify that he didn't really get mad easily. With that being said, I began chewing him out finding a way to say that he would be no good like his dad. Within an instant, his smile disappeared and there was a growing fire in his eyes. "Don't say that, Mr. Moore",he respectfully and with as much calm as possible, said. I kept going and suddenly, he knocked over the costume rack and stormed out of the door. Meanwhile, my wife was coming in the room to bring so food for the break and she saw Steve leave in a rage. "What did you do to him"? she asked. "He'll be alright," I replied. I found Steve in the student parking lot. He was still angry. "Don't talk to me Mr. Moore" he said with a soft voice. "Now are you angry?" I asked. He looked at me and that heartwarming smile reappeared. We hugged each other and went back to the room to eat. "I love you, Mr. Moore, you're crazy," he said. The next night, Steve gave a more than stellar performance as Jim in Rebel Without A Cause. However, that's just one among many memorable moments that he has given me. Even after graduating, he kept in touch with me and made me feel more like family than a teacher.
I love you forever, Steve.
Alvis Moore
Sally Akers
September 23, 2005
I served on the Board of the Exchange Club Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse of NW Ohio with Steve. Steve was our President & what a great Leader he was, our Center is growing & serving more at risk families than ever before. Steve worked so hard in this Volunteer position - he set a great example for all of us. Always a smile on his face & full of energy - we will miss him tremendously. Thank you to his family for sharing Steve with us! We were so blessed with his friendship & passion for the cause.
THE MEASURE OF A MAN
Not – “How did he die?” But – “How did he live?”
Not – “What did he gain?” But – “What did he give?”
These are the units to measure the worth
Of a man, regardless of birth.
Not – “What was his station?” But – “Had he a heart?”
And – “How did he play his God-given part?
Was he ever ready with a word of good cheer,
To bring back a smile, to banish a tear?”
Not – “what was his church?”
Nor – “What was his creed?”
But – “Had he befriended those really in need?”
Not – “What did the sketch in the newspaper say?”
But – “How many were sorry when he passed away?”
Author Unknown
David Wegner
September 23, 2005
Stevie, you will always be in our hearts and minds, we will love you in memory as we did in life.
Fair winds and following seas my friend. Peace Bro...
To Marj, Lindsay, Camden and Jack;
We will always be here for you!! We love you and will continue to love and laugh together throughout our lives.
David, Tammy, Austin and Nolan
Bethany Klesh
September 22, 2005
Our hearts go out to you Marjorie, Lindsay, Camden, Jack, your family and friends. We were so sad to hear the tragic news about Steve. May you find peace with remembering the wonderful memories you have of him. Although we only had the opportunity to be around Steve a couple times, they were times we remember to this day (while visiting the Burt family in Columbus). May you find solace in knowing Steve is in heaven watching over you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and through the coming months.
Love,
Keith, Bethany and Avery Klesh
Kim & Tim Moloney
September 22, 2005
Our deepest sympathy to Marjorie, Lindsay, Camden, Jack and the rest of Steve's family and friends. Steve was a wonderful person and friend and we will miss him very much. Much love to all and God bless.
WegnerBoyz
September 22, 2005
Michelle and Loren Hays
September 22, 2005
Steve will be greatly missed by his friends here in the Columbus area. His sense of humor and vibrancy cannot be replaced. Our prayers and thoughts are with Marjorie, the children and the rest of the family in this time. Much love to you all...
Joe & Jennifer Ulrich
September 22, 2005
With deepest sympathly to your family. Joe knew Steve in a deep spritual way and he knew his love for the Lord. Our hearts go out to you Margie, We pray God is with you during this time. God Bless You.
Eumeka Stewart
September 22, 2005
I am so sorry for your loss. Steve is a wonderful person and will truly be missed. I worked with Steve at Fifth Third Bank in Corporate Services where he brought life and excitement to the department.
Sincerely,
Eumeka Stewart
Mary Mitchell
September 22, 2005
He always had a smile. In any room any event everyone got to know who Steve was. He stood out among others as a happy, funny guy. Working with him always made me smile.
I hope in time your hearts will heal.
Debbie Pratt
September 22, 2005
Steve was a wonderful co-worker and an even better friend. His enthusiasm and energy will be sorely missed by all of us here at Fifth Third Bank. My thoughts and prayers are with the family in hope they will be able to honor and cherish Steve's memory as I do.
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