Pastor Steven Herendeen

Pastor Steven Allen Herendeen, 73, of Rome City, Indiana died unexpectedly Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at his residence. He was born July 14, 1952, in Garrett, Indiana to Lawrence E. and Mary (Englert) Herendeen. On June 6, 1970, in Rome City, he married Marjorie E. "Margie" Heltzel. Steve retired from NoSag in Kendallville. He was also a bus driver with Lakeland School Corporation and a Pastor at Vineyard Christian Fellowship in Rome City. He was a train enthusiast and enjoyed anything to do with trains of any type. Steve loved spending time with his family and his church family. Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Marjorie Herendeen of Rome City; three daughters, Amanda (Chad) Randol of Woodruff, Melinda (Drew) Williams of LaGrange, and Sarah (Larry) DeCamp of South Milford; two sons, Steven (Mary) Herendeen, II of Fort Wayne and Matt Herendeen of Kendallville; thirteen grandchildren, Krisalyn, Abrielle, Dustan, Drew, Marlena, James, Ashley, Brooklynn, Joseph, Maecee, Rodney, Jr., Cory, and Colette; 15 great-grandchildren with one on the way; two sisters, Deanna (Rondal) Prater of Wawaka and Lori (Rick) Williams of Rome City; two brothers, Dave (Carolyn) Herendeen of Rome City and Gail (Linda) Herendeen of Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Tyler Owens; and two brothers, Tom Herendeen and Warren Herendeen. Visitation will be Friday, August 8, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 702 Kelly Street Ext., Rome City. Celebration of life services will also be Friday, beginning at 1 p.m. at the church with Pastor Josh Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Orange Cemetery near Rome City. Casketbearers will be Matt Herendeen, Larry DeCamp, Chad Randol, Drew Herendeen, Dustan Herendeen, Drew Williams, Trycen Smith, James Marti, Rodney Owens, Jr., and Rick Williams. Preferred memorials are to Vineyard Christian Fellowship. Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville is assisting the family with arrangements. View a video tribute after Friday or share memories and condolences at www.youngfamilyfuneralhome.com.