Elizabeth "Libby" G. Steffen Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Elizabeth “Libby” G. (Gerber) Steffen, 94, of Bluffton went to be with the Lord, surrounded by her family on Tuesday morning, July 23, 2019 at Christian Care Retirement Community. She was born on June 25, 1925 in French Township, Adams County, Indiana to Samuel H. & Ida Mae (Baumgartner) Gerber. Libby graduated from Kirkland High School and was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church. Elizabeth and LeRoy W. Steffen married on August 24, 1952 at the Apostolic Christian Church in Bluffton. Together they celebrated 57 years of marriage prior to his passing on October 28, 2009. Survivors include a son Tim (Marlise) Steffen of Bluffton and a daughter Mary (Dean) Lehman of Elkhart, Indiana, along with five grandchildren; Jayde (Abby) Steffen, Jordan Steffen, Adrianne (Braden) Reinhard, Sarah Lehman and Micah Lehman, along with 6 great-grandchildren; Blake, Kyla, Brynn and Hadley Reinhard and Bridget and Paige Steffen. Libby is also survived by two sisters; Margaret Gerber and Joan Gerber, both of Christian Care. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one son Robin Lee Steffen in 1954. Calling hours will be held from 2 to 8 P.M. on Thursday (July 25, 2019) at the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton. A service to celebrate Libby’s life will be held at 10 AM on Friday (July 26, 2019) at the Apostolic Christian Church – North, with calling for one hour prior to the service. Steve Frauhiger and Dan Pfister will officiate. Burial will follow at Apostolic Christian Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made in Libby’s memory to Apostolic Christian Church Charity Fund. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton. Friends can send online condolences to the family at www.thomarich.com.

Elizabeth "Libby" G. Steffen

June 25, 1925 - July 23, 2019