Ryan Dennis "Beef" Stechschulte

GLANDORF – Ryan Dennis "Beef" Stechschulte, 37, of Glandorf, father, son, brother, uncle and grandson, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022, at Mercy Health Putnam Medical Center, Glandorf.  Ryan was born on October 30, 1984, in Lima to Dennis K. "Stecker" and Mary Ann (Wagner) Stechschulte.

Ryan is also survived by two children: Landyn Stechschulte and Evalyn Stechschulte, both of Leipsic; his mother: Mary Ann Stechschulte; sisters: Dana (Rob) Franks of Glandorf, Renee (Brian) Spangler of Leipsic, Dawn (Jared) Roether of Ottawa; nieces and nephews:  Haley Stechschulte, Tyler Spangler, Regan Franks, Kaiden Roether and Liyla Roether; a grandmother: Blanche Stechschulte of Columbus Grove; aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

He is preceded in death by his father, Dennis "Stecker" Stechschulte, grandparents, Karl Stechschulte and Paul and Dorothy Wagner.

Ryan graduated from Ottawa-Glandorf High School in 2003.  He worked for Benchmark Well Drilling, LLC in Ottawa.  He was a member of the Glandorf Rod and Gun Club, Glandorf Rod and Gun Campground, and St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Glandorf.   Ryan was an avid hunter who was very excited to teach Landyn and Evalyn along with all his nieces and nephews how to hunt.  He enjoyed spending time with his family camping.  Ryan had a very loving heart, especially for his kids.

Funeral Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Glandorf with Father Tony Fortman officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  A visitation will be held on Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and again on Tuesday from 9 to 10 a.m. at LOVE-HEITEMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Leipsic

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