Steve Stader

Steven Paul Stader, 61, of Monrovia, suddenly passed away from heart complications on Saturday, October 17, 2015, at 10:04pm, in Community North Hospital. He was born on April 25, 1954, in Putnam County Hospital in Greencastle, to the late Paul F. and Anna Marie (Shields) Stader. A lifetime resident of Monrovia, Steve grew up on a farm located on Kivett Road and graduated from Monrovia High School in 1973. An honest, hardworking, and selfless man, Steve dedicated many years of service working in Morgan County. He worked for a period of time with the County Highway Department and later became a Deputy on the Morgan County Sheriff’s Department, where he also ran Animal Control for nearly 10 years. Steve was currently employed at Silvertip (AWG), and delivered propane to several residential and business accounts in the community. He was very active in local 4-H clubs and worked as a ring man at many pig sales and livestock auctions. Steve possessed a strong and loud personality, which made it impossible for him to ever meet a stranger. He was known to have a genuine heart of gold and always made sure that everyone was taken care of and in check. In his spare time, he could be found coon hunting with his dogs or riding his mules. Above all, his pride and joy in life was spending time with family, especially his grandchildren. His silly, ornery, unfiltered ways are now left in the memories of his tall tale stories and his generous, kindhearted attitude will live in the hearts of those who were blessed to know him. Survivors include his loving wife, Kelly (VanArsdol) Stader, to whom he was united in marriage on June 21, 2014; children, Jason Stader (wife, Heather) of Monrovia; Cassie Martin (husband, Jerry) of Greencastle; Cody Stader (companion, Megan Presnell) of Monrovia and Devin Stader (wife, Jessica) of Clayton; Allyson Comer and Ryan Comer (fiancé, Lydia Lawrence) both of Indianapolis; grandchildren, Raegan, Lane, Easton, Colt and Allyson; sister, Jane Ann Crone of Monrovia; nieces and nephews, Brady Crone (wife, Cara), Dusty Crone (wife, Karey) and Jena Crone (fiancé, Tim Smith) all of Monrovia; great nephews, Greyson, Harris and Levi. On Thursday, October 22, 2015, at 2pm, friends and family are invited to meet at Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel in Monrovia, and follow in a funeral procession to Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Hall. The procession will leave the funeral home at 2:30pm and the graveside service will be held at 3pm. Immediately following services, a Celebration of Life Gathering will take place at the Edwards Farm, located on 7011 N. Kivett Road, Monrovia. Per Steve’s wishes, please dress comfortable and casual along with the rest of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made payable to the Monrovia 4-H Supporters, c/o 7834 N. Kivett Rd., Monrovia, IN 46157. Directions to the Celebration of Life and contribution envelopes will be provided by the funeral home. To share a favorite memory, sign the online guest registry or light a candle in Steve’s memory visit www.lightmemorial.com.

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Steve Stader

April 25, 1954 - October 17, 2015