Eugene L. Steffen

LEIPSIC - Eugene L. Steffen, 75, of Leipsic died at 11:32 a.m. Friday, October 21, 2016 at his residence. He was born March 18, 1941 in Leipsic to the late Leo and Clara (Wallen) Steffen. On October 28, 1961 he married Rita Ream who died September 27, 2013.

He is survived by five children: Laura (Scott) Schroeder and Larry Steffen both of Leipsic, Lynne (James) Bowers of Kalida, Leann Steffen and Lajean (Troy) Meyer both of Leipsic; thirteen grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and a sister: LouAnn Kerner of Leipsic. He was also preceded in death by a sister: Delores Meyer.

Eugene worked at Tenneco in Napoleon. He was a member of the Leipsic Fraternal Order of Eagles and Miller City Sportsman's Club.

Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 24, 2016 at LOVE-HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Leipsic with Deacon Doyle Erford officiating. Burial will follow in St. Nicholas Cemetery, Miller City. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday and one hour prior to the service on Monday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Heart Association.

Condolences can be expressed at: www.lovefuneralhome.com.