Stephen L. Letsinger
Stephen L. Letsinger, 79 of Gaston, Indiana and formerly of Kempton died on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at his residence. Steve was born in Tipton on May 12, 1942 to Elmer John & Marie Cecilla (Langley) Letsinger. On August 4, 1962 he married Patricia Pryor and she survives. The couple was married for 59 years and raised three children together.
He graduated from Tipton High School Class of 1960. After high school he worked at F. Ray Hall and Sons, and later transitioned to Tipton County Memorial Hospital. Upon finishing his time at the hospital, Steve then worked with Pioneer Research, and Campbell Seeds. Steve was an active member of the Tipton Elks Lodge #1012 where he was Past Exalted Ruler and also a Life Member. He enjoyed wood working and out working in general. He also enjoyed spending time with his wife, kids, grandkids, great-grandkids, and extended family.
Steve is survived by his three children, Scott Letsinger and wife Jone of Greenville, North Carolina, Cheryl Schlenker and husband Steve of Gaston and Paul Letsinger of Kempton; siblings, Francis Letsinger of Tipton, John Letsinger and wife Pat of Albany, Georgia.
He is also survived by his grandchildren, Chea Parton, Ashley Parton, Kent Parton, Zachary Letsinger, Katie Meekins, Wesley Schlenker, and Eli Schlenker; his great-grandchildren, Adaline, Leland, Delaney, Caden, Yemmy, Ollie, Willow, Tooey and a grandson Jesse on the way. Stephen was preceded in death by siblings, Mary Redelman, Rita Mote, and Robert Letsinger.
Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Friday, February 18 at Young-Nichols Funeral Home with Rev. Judi Purvis and Chaplin Abbie Guthrie presiding. The Tipton Elks Lodge will conduct a memorial service prior to the funeral. Visitation will also be on Friday from 4:00 p.m. until service time. Steve will be buried at St. John’s Cemetery in Tipton at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to the Parkinson Research Foundation, 710 W. 168th Street, New York, New York 10032, https://www.apdaparkinson.org/1907d3l/ .
Steve’s family would like to thank the team from Bright On Hospice who took very good care of Steve during his last months.
My thoughts and prayers are with you ! 🙏🙏
My thoughts and prayers for Patti and family.
My deepest sympathy and prayers for all the family 🙏
My prayers are with u patty and your family
My Condolences to The Family, RIP Uncle Steve,
Scott I am so sorry for your loss, you and jone and all your family are in my prayers
Tammy Eliserio Boyer
So sorry for our families loss. He was always a delight to see. I liked how dad and Steve interacted when they visited.
So very sorry.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I’m sorry for your loss.
Steve was always an important member of the F. Ray Hull & Son family and will be missed by all who were privileged to have worked with and known him. Rest In Peace, Steve.
Scott and Jone, so very sorry to hear if your family’s loss. Sending prayers of comfort and strength during this time for your entire family.
I worked alongside Steve, first as I was a kid, and also later, as an adult. He was the most wonderful companion to work with: always pleasant, careful, helpful and an excellent teacher, especially to a kid, just starting out. Today, so many years later, I still find myself regularly experiencing his presence as I go about my own life- How would Steve go about fixing this?, or, What withering comment might Steve have about that? And of course, there was the all-consuming laugh, that might erupt even before he got to the end of the tale….
Job well done. Be at peace, my friend.
Patty, so sorry to read this . Miss the days at Debbie’s sitting around the big round table. Wish we could turn the clock back . You were so supportive & I admired that.
Hugs from Scott & Joanie
Patty, Our sympathy and prayers to you and your family. Annie and Dan Noble
So sorry for your loss Patti and the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
For Steve’s family, I am sorry for your loss. I have not seen Steve since I saw him at Dan Young’s when I was buying a new vehicle in 2015. My parents were Wayne and Maryrose Langley I am the oldest daughter: The weather may keep me from coming in person. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
I am very sorry to read Steve has passed away. My sympathy to all the family and friends,
Patty, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.