Stephen L. Walters

Stephen L. Walters, 75, rural Mentone, passed at 7:10 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, at his residence.

Steve was born on April 26, 1945, in Rochester, to the late Harold H. and Edith May (Whetstone) Walters. He first married Ginger Thomas and they later parted. He then married on April 26, 2003 in Gatlinburg, Tennessee to Rhonda Hughes, she preceded him in death on April 17, 2006.

He was a 1963 graduate of Mentone High School. Steve was a retired farmer. He enjoyed cutting wood with his good friend Bob Osburn. He was known to drive the people of the local Amish community around.

Steve is survived by his daughters Stephanie Olson and Gina and husband Jason Slone both of Warsaw, a son Rodney and wife Mary Walters of Mishawaka, and grandchildren Brooke Bri-Ann Tapper, Rodney Cameron Walters, Patrick Donald Olson, Tabitha Jade Walters.

He was preceded in death by his wife Rhonda Walters and his parents Harold and Edith May Walters.

A private family graveside service will be held in the Mentone Cemetery, Mentone, Indiana with Pastor Earl Futch officiating.

The arrangements are entrusted to King Memorial Home 101 North Tucker Street Mentone, Indiana.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Steve’s memory to the donor’s choice of charity.