Steven L. Knapke age 49 of Maria Stein, Ohio died on Friday, May 6, 2022 in Maria Stein, Ohio.

He was born on April 27, 1973 in Coldwater, Ohio to the Late Louis Knapke and Mary Jane (Fleckenstein) Knapke and she survives in Maria Stein.

He is also survived by daughter: Kylie Knapke & Ian Moorman and their children Kamden & Lilly Moorman, all of St. Marys, son Garret Knapke, St. Marys, partner Ami Mohr, Maria Stein and her children Mackinze & Luke Cron and their son Chester, Convoy, Ohio, Mackaid Beery, Rockford, brothers & sisters: Dr. Leah & Brent Avera, Centerville, Jeff Knapke & Annie Saintignon, Maria Stein, Laura & Tom Feltz, St. Henry, Daniel & Amy Knapke, Piqua, Mark & Stephanie Knapke, Centerville and numerous nieces & nephews.

Steve was a member of St. John the Baptist Church, Maria Stein, a graduate of Marion Local High School and Wright State Branch Campus. He was also a member of Celina Moose and Versailles Eagles. He was a manager for Sunrise PCT Corp fertilizer plant and was a former employee at Bomholt & Sons in St. Rose and Huelsman Automotive in Chickasaw. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and snowmobile and was a friend to everyone. He always enjoyed an "adult beverage" with friends. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 AM on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Maria Stein. Burial will follow at St. John Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster from 3 to 7 PM on Monday, May 9, 2022 and from 9 to 10 AM on Tuesday.

Memorial donations may be made to the family for Garret's College Fund.

Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.