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Stephen Erpelding Obituary
Steve was born in Ft Wayne, IN, on April 11, 1941, where he grew up and attended high school. He later moved to Angola, IN, then Durango, CO, and retired in Sun City, AZ.
A celebration of life for Steve will be held at 12:00 PM on Monday, September 30, 2024, at American Legion Post 62 in Peoria, AZ.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara; granddaughter, Kristen Deane; brothers, James Erpelding, Richard Erpelding; and his parents, John Erpelding and Mary Connors.
Steve is survived by his four children: Kathy Mohney (John), Scott Erpelding (Ramon Wallace), Heidi Erpelding, and Bryan Erpelding (Rozlyn); three grandchildren: Sidney Mohney, Zack Erpelding, and Austin Erpelding; three great-grandchildren: Ryleigh Deane, Easton Deane, and Mason Erpelding; siblings: Thomas Erpelding, Paula Spranger, and Lawrence Erpelding; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
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Dick Shuman
September 18, 2024
So sorry to hear of your loss, Thoughts and prayers to an amazing family.
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