Theodore

Stenger

Theodore (Ted) Stenger, 88, of St. Leon passed Thursday March 1, 2018. He leaves his beloved wife of 64 years, Rita. He also leaves his children: Eric (Rick) Stenger (Kathleen) of St. Leon, Randy Stenger (Tracy) of St. Leon, Russell Stenger (Heather) of Batesville, Cindy Morse of Dover. He leaves 13 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
He leaves his brothers: Earl Stenger (Rita- deceased) of Lawrenceville, Jerome Stenger (Ruth) of St. Leon. His sisters: JoAnn Oesterling (Herb deceased) of Oldenburg, and sister-in-law Viola Stenger (Sylvester deceased) of Cincinnati.
Ted was preceded in death by his brothers; Sylvester, Joseph, Melvin, Anthony Stenger.
Ted served his country in the Korean Conflict and was a member of the United States Army. He was a member St. Leon Volunteer Fire Dept. and served as the first fire chief of St. Leon. He was instrumental in building the first fire house. He was also a member of the St. Leon Legion Post 464, a member of 40 and 8, a lifelong member of St. Joe's church and served as the Town Council President of St. Leon.
Visitation is Sunday at the Parish Life Center in St. Leon from 3-7 beginning with rosary at 3:00, Mass of Christian Burial is Monday at St. Joseph Church, All Saints Parish, in St. Leon at 10:00.
Memorials to St. Leon Legion and Family Wishes.