Steven Craig Warnimont

Steven Craig Warnimont, age 70, of Napoleon, Ohio passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on February 7, 2024, at Flower Hospital in Sylvania, Ohio. He was born on July 13, 1953, in Napoleon, Ohio, to the late Donald and Marilyn (Miller) Warnimont. Steve was a 1972 graduate of Napoleon High School and attended Northwest State Community College. On May 5, 1979, Steve married Beverly (Rahmel) Warnimont, and she survives. He was a devoted Christian and a man of great faith as a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Napoleon where he served on various committees and taught Sunday School. Steve was employed by Campbell Soup and Silgan Containers for 35 years. He enjoyed working alongside his co-workers and developed many friendships over the years. In 2007 while at work, Steve endured a fall which resulted in a severe spinal cord injury. He was determined to regain as much mobility as he could and worked diligently each day on rehabilitation. Steve gracefully demonstrated a tremendous amount of perseverance, mental strength, and patience. He was truly an inspiration to all of those around him as his positivity was a treasured trait. Additionally, Steve was a man of many honorable qualities including being dedicated to his family as a loving husband and supportive father. Steve was a very giving man and always had a warm smile and a listening ear to share. He was honest, trusting, dependable, respectful, and humorous. Steve loved his second home at Clear Lake, Indiana. He especially enjoyed gathering with his family and neighbors there. He appreciated the beautiful sunsets, boating, water sports, and long walks. He was dedicated to healthy living as he was an avid walker and swimmer. In addition, Steve spent his time with his family traveling, enjoying country music and attending concerts, watching hockey, attending baseball and football games, and going to Broadway shows at The Stranahan Theater. He also enjoyed visiting the casino to play the slot machines and playing the lottery weekly. He enjoyed a good steak dinner, deviled eggs, and never met a dessert he didn't enjoy. He also dearly loved his dogs and spoiled them as members of the family. Steve is survived by his wife, Beverly; sons, Chad (Perrysburg) and Kyle (Napoleon); sisters, Cheryl Medina, and Teri (Doug) Ordway of Holgate; brother, Brad (Sue) Warnimont of Rio Grande; sister-in-law, Jackie (David) Hoellrich of Sylvania and brother-in-law, Larry Rahmel of Defiance. He is also survived by many supportive nieces and nephews as well as many great nieces and great nephews. His nieces, Christie (Kurt) Soltman and Michelle (Ryan) Hacker both of Sylvania, were always there for Uncle Steve. Family and friends will be received at the Rodenberger-Gray Funeral Home, Napoleon, Ohio, on Friday, February 16, 2024, from 2:00 - 7:00 PM. Funeral services will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Napoleon on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at 11:00 AM with an hour visitation prior to the service. The funeral service will be livestreamed from the church’s website (www.stpaulnapoleon.org). A private interment will be held at a later date at Fort Meigs Union Cemetery, Perrysburg, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made payable to the funeral home or online at (www.rodenbergergray.com/payments-and-donations). Donations will be used to create the Steve Warnimont School Children Fund for children needing school supplies, books, food, and other necessary items to promote positive learning. Online messages and condolences may be shared with the family at rodenbergergray.com.

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Steven Craig Warnimont

July 13, 1953 - February 7, 2024