Steve Smith

Steve Smith, 79, of Pendleton, IN, formerly of Union Mills/LaPorte, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024, at his residence following an extended illness. His wife Linda was by his side.  Steve was a proud Vietnam veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Bennington.

He is also survived by his daughters, Jessica (Clyde) Crass of LaPorte, Indiana, and Sarah (Martin) Ruppert of Basel, Switzerland; grandchildren, Carson Crass, Seth (Aliya) Crass, Benjamin Ruppert, Noah Ruppert, and Ellis Ruppert; great-grandson, Carter Crass; sisters, Ellen McClure of Fort Mill, South Carolina, Rebecca Redman of Dundalk, Maryland, and Marilee (David) Mahler of Minnetonka, Minnesota; uncle, Dr. Hugh/Bud (Shirley) Garvin of Thousand Oaks, California, and cherished friends around the country that he kept in good touch with. He was met at the Rainbow Bridge by his beloved horses and pets that preceded him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Betty Smith.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a future date in LaPorte, Indiana.

Memorial contributions may be made to Tunnel to Towers, Wounded Warrior Project, St. Jude Children’s Hospital, or charity of choice.

Bozell Funeral Homes-Lahm Chapel, 211 East State Street, Pendleton, Indiana, 46064, are providing the services for Steve Smith.

Online condolences may be shared at: www.bozellfuneralhomes.com

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