Stephen Stechschulte Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Stephen Stechschulte of Kalida, Ohio, who passed away on February 22, 2026, at the age of 78, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Stephen Stechschulte to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Harold Stechschulte and Imelda M. Stechschulte (Rellinger); his wife Geraldine "Gerri" Schmersal; his daughter Suzanne Ricker-Tate; his brothers, Mark Stechschulte and Luke Stechschulte (Janice); and his in-laws, Carolyn Schmersal, Elie Dallal and John Nick.

He is survived by: his children, Stephanie Stoll (Thomas) of Ashland, Denise Roberts (Jeremy) of Holly Springs, MS, James Stechschulte (Jennifer) of Manlius, NY and Mindi Maag (Joe) of Kalida; his grandchildren, Brianna Smith (Rosten) of Kalida, Maclerin Kahle (Jacob) of Kalida, Annaleice Maag of Kalida, Dillon Maag of Kalida, Sydney Proctor (Blake) of Miami, FL, Brandon Tate of Findlay, Andrew Tate of Findlay, Evan Martin, Tabitha Stechschulte and Lucas Stechschulte; his siblings, Susan Burgei (Jim) of Kalida, John Stechschulte (Sharon) of Kalida, Mary Leichty (Bob) of Payne and Matt Stechschulte (Dee) of Ft. Jennings; his sister-in-law Martha Stechschulte of Kalida; and his in-laws, Eugene Schmersal (Nancy) of Kalida, Charles Schmersal (Robbin) of Pandora, Robert Schmersal (Mary Jo) of Glandorf, Paul Schmersal of Ottawa, Thomas Schmersal (Diane) of Florida, Kevin Schmersal (Beverly) of Ottawa, Patricia Dallal of Kalida, Syvila Nick of Ottawa, Mary Sherman (Bob) of Ottawa, Lisa Schroeder (Leroy) of Miller City and Cynthia Harden (Jay) of Cygnet. He is also survived by five great-grandchildren.

Memorial donations may be made to Kalida Fish and Game Club.