Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Thursday, December 24, 2020. Beloved husband of Denise Marler (nee Seiler); loving father of Emily (Andrew) McFarland and Vivianne (Trey) Young; adoring Papa of Lucy, Oliver and Ruby; dear son of Vera (the late Richmond) Knapp and the late Kenneth Marler; dear brother of Kenneth Michael (Chrissy) Marler and Carolyn (Jim) Sheppard; dear stepbrother of Richmond (Terrie) Knapp, Martha (Bill) Leonard, Toby and the late Tim Knapp. Our dearest uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend to many.
Stephen served in the Army, 4th Infantry Division, in the Vietnam War.
Services: Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph Catholic Church (6020 Old Antonia Rd., 63052), on Tuesday, January 5, at 11 a.m. Masks are required. Inurnment at J.B. National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or Navy//Marine Corps Relief Society appreciated. KUTIS AFFTON SERVICE.
Steve was a gem of a person. He will be missed for his goodness in life. Stay strong and know there is a whole community at your side.
You & your family are in our thoughts & prayers.
With Sympathy,
Rodney & Alison Mehlberg
Steve was a gem of a person. He will be missed for his goodness in life. Stay strong and know there is a whole community at your side.
You & your family are in our thoughts & prayers.
With Sympathy,
Rodney & Alison Mehlberg
Prayers for the family
So sorry cousin
Prayers for the family
So sorry cousin
My Sincere Shmpathy for his Wife and Children at this time. May God hold you in the palm of his hand now and in the days ahead.
My Sincere Shmpathy for his Wife and Children at this time. May God hold you in the palm of his hand now and in the days ahead.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Steve was very special man and was kind to everyone.He was loved by us and will be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Steve was very special man and was kind to everyone.He was loved by us and will be missed.
It’s so ironic that Steve passed away on Christmas Eve, because I don’t care what time of the year it was, he would drive by our house or call me on the phone and say merry Christmas every time we talked. Steve was our favorite neighbor, he was a great friend, the kindest person you would ever meet,
We will miss him .
Denise and Emily so sorry for your loss, we enjoyed our time with him all these years as neighbors
Love always Tim and Chris
It’s so ironic that Steve passed away on Christmas Eve, because I don’t care what time of the year it was, he would drive by our house or call me on the phone and say merry Christmas every time we talked. Steve was our favorite neighbor, he was a great friend, the kindest person you would ever meet,
We will miss him .
Denise and Emily so sorry for your loss, we enjoyed our time with him all these years as neighbors
Love always Tim and Chris
Our deepest sympathy is with your and your family. Steve was always a kind and thoughtful man, we thought so much of him.Always know that our prayers are with him and your family.
Our deepest sympathy is with your and your family. Steve was always a kind and thoughtful man, we thought so much of him.Always know that our prayers are with him and your family.
We love you Denise and are heartbroken for you, Emily and your family. It is hard to find words of comfort, but we know that you have a village of family and friends surrounding you.
We love you Denise and are heartbroken for you, Emily and your family. It is hard to find words of comfort, but we know that you have a village of family and friends surrounding you.
“God, love ya,” and many other memorable quips set the tone for the fun Steve injected into the offices of PLUSA, PEF, TCFEF & SBEF over the past 16-years. A great friend to all his co-workers and a persuasive, yet professional and respectful, collector to those customers who were tardy on their payments. Always available to catch up on an impromptu call (talked to him so much once while on the road once that I exited on the wrong highway ramp sending me an hour off course of my destination). We’ll certainly miss him! My deepest sympathies to the family. God bless you all.
“God, love ya,” and many other memorable quips set the tone for the fun Steve injected into the offices of PLUSA, PEF, TCFEF & SBEF over the past 16-years. A great friend to all his co-workers and a persuasive, yet professional and respectful, collector to those customers who were tardy on their payments. Always available to catch up on an impromptu call (talked to him so much once while on the road once that I exited on the wrong highway ramp sending me an hour off course of my destination). We’ll certainly miss him! My deepest sympathies to the family. God bless you all.
he was my best friend growing up inGranite City . We were really close during that time he was just the best friend a guy could have during that time . I will miss him even tho we had not talked to each other in the last few years .Good bye my friend
he was my best friend growing up inGranite City . We were really close during that time he was just the best friend a guy could have during that time . I will miss him even tho we had not talked to each other in the last few years .Good bye my friend
My Deepest condolences to Denise, Emily, Andrew, Lucy and the rest of your family. I just screamed when I heard the news I had just spoken to Denise and Steve was doing better she was so excited to be going to visit him on Christmas Day. Steve will be truly missed. I always enjoyed when he came to our office for his Dental Care, because I never knew which voice I would get as he was entering the building. The saddest part is that his very first granddaughter will not know what a wonderful grandfather she had. I pray God give you all piece during this time. Remember this is not our home we are just passing through. God Bless love Connie Jefferson
My Deepest condolences to Denise, Emily, Andrew, Lucy and the rest of your family. I just screamed when I heard the news I had just spoken to Denise and Steve was doing better she was so excited to be going to visit him on Christmas Day. Steve will be truly missed. I always enjoyed when he came to our office for his Dental Care, because I never knew which voice I would get as he was entering the building. The saddest part is that his very first granddaughter will not know what a wonderful grandfather she had. I pray God give you all piece during this time. Remember this is not our home we are just passing through. God Bless love Connie Jefferson
Loving, caring, fantastic husband, father and pa pa AND hysterically funny! This is the Steve that we all knew and loved. Steve was generous to a fault… always wanting to pay for everyone & everything, generous with his time & help & generous with his love. I’ll never forget how he always told restaurant servers to watch us girls because we might steal the silverware. And, as your neighbor, Tim, mentioned, he always greeted you with or ended a call with “Merry Christmas”. Steve, you will be so deeply missed. Know that I will be there for Denie & Emmy for whatever they need, whether it be a shoulder to cry on or a sounding board. Denie & Emmy, there isn’t much that I can say to ease your grief, but, I’ll be here to do whatever I can. I love you!
Loving, caring, fantastic husband, father and pa pa AND hysterically funny! This is the Steve that we all knew and loved. Steve was generous to a fault… always wanting to pay for everyone & everything, generous with his time & help & generous with his love. I’ll never forget how he always told restaurant servers to watch us girls because we might steal the silverware. And, as your neighbor, Tim, mentioned, he always greeted you with or ended a call with “Merry Christmas”. Steve, you will be so deeply missed. Know that I will be there for Denie & Emmy for whatever they need, whether it be a shoulder to cry on or a sounding board. Denie & Emmy, there isn’t much that I can say to ease your grief, but, I’ll be here to do whatever I can. I love you!
We are sorry for your loss and send our condolences to you and your family. Steve was a good guy and will be missed by everyone who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.
We are sorry for your loss and send our condolences to you and your family. Steve was a good guy and will be missed by everyone who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.
Our deepest sympathy to Denise, Emily, and Family. Steve was a funny guy who had you laughing at the most inopportune times. He was a kind person with a big heart. When Ed was in ICU Steve showed up with a hug and support. I remember him saying God Bless Him! We will miss him dearly. Love Vicki and Ed
Our deepest sympathy to Denise, Emily, and Family. Steve was a funny guy who had you laughing at the most inopportune times. He was a kind person with a big heart. When Ed was in ICU Steve showed up with a hug and support. I remember him saying God Bless Him! We will miss him dearly. Love Vicki and Ed
Steve was one of the funniest and most fun guys to hang around. He had so many special qualities about him…
He loved to laugh and make people laugh, he was caring, he loved his family So much and talked about them more than anything, he was giving, yeah he was one great guy! God blessed us to know him.
Steve was one of the funniest and most fun guys to hang around. He had so many special qualities about him…
He loved to laugh and make people laugh, he was caring, he loved his family So much and talked about them more than anything, he was giving, yeah he was one great guy! God blessed us to know him.
Steve was the type of guy that immediately made someone feel a part of the family. I feel so lucky that I got a few special moments with him over the years. Praying for Denise, Emily, and all the others that are hurting with this loss.
Steve was the type of guy that immediately made someone feel a part of the family. I feel so lucky that I got a few special moments with him over the years. Praying for Denise, Emily, and all the others that are hurting with this loss.
Prayers continue for you & your family, Denise. We remember Steve as a great guy with a great sense of humor. You all continue in our thoughts.
Prayers continue for you & your family, Denise. We remember Steve as a great guy with a great sense of humor. You all continue in our thoughts.
Denise, So sorry to hear about Steve please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Harry and Debbie Kastrup and family
Denise, So sorry to hear about Steve please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Harry and Debbie Kastrup and family
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Denise, Emily, and other family members.
To know Steve was a privilege. His humor, courage, intelligence, love for his family and others were a perfect example of how everyone should be.
He will be missed so very much, but never forgotten. MERRY CHRISTMAS STEVE, & HAPPY NEW YEAR♥️
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Denise, Emily, and other family members.
To know Steve was a privilege. His humor, courage, intelligence, love for his family and others were a perfect example of how everyone should be.
He will be missed so very much, but never forgotten. MERRY CHRISTMAS STEVE, & HAPPY NEW YEAR♥️
I never saw Steve in a bad or down mood. He was happy to see everyone. Always greeting everyone with a big “Good Morning” or a quick one liner. It was hard not to smile when you heard Steve’s voice.
I never saw Steve in a bad or down mood. He was happy to see everyone. Always greeting everyone with a big “Good Morning” or a quick one liner. It was hard not to smile when you heard Steve’s voice.
May his memory be a blessing to your family, Denise and Emily. Sending you both love and strength.
May his memory be a blessing to your family, Denise and Emily. Sending you both love and strength.
Dear Mrs Marler and Emily: I hope you remember me. I was Em’s Music teacher way back at Wedgwood; how many years ago? I never forgot the Marlers! I am so, so sorry to hear of Mr Marler’s passing. You have my most sincere sympathies. But please allow me to say that I saw Emily’s GORGEOUS wedding photo. Oh my goodness! All four of you (I’m including her officer husband Andrew) look like the pictures that come with a purchased frame. Just…wow! I can’t believe my little Emily is a married woman. I send you all so much love, and I ask God to send you strength and encouragement at this difficult time. Love always and with condolences, Mrs. (Angela) Anderson XOXO
Dear Mrs Marler and Emily: I hope you remember me. I was Em’s Music teacher way back at Wedgwood; how many years ago? I never forgot the Marlers! I am so, so sorry to hear of Mr Marler’s passing. You have my most sincere sympathies. But please allow me to say that I saw Emily’s GORGEOUS wedding photo. Oh my goodness! All four of you (I’m including her officer husband Andrew) look like the pictures that come with a purchased frame. Just…wow! I can’t believe my little Emily is a married woman. I send you all so much love, and I ask God to send you strength and encouragement at this difficult time. Love always and with condolences, Mrs. (Angela) Anderson XOXO
What we do in life echoes in eternity big guy and since this is the case your eternity will be full of joy and the heartfelt warmth and caring you showed to so many others. Simper Fi my dear friend. Simper Fi.
What we do in life echoes in eternity big guy and since this is the case your eternity will be full of joy and the heartfelt warmth and caring you showed to so many others. Simper Fi my dear friend. Simper Fi.
Our heartfelt condolences to Denise and Emily. Steve will be missed by all.
Our heartfelt condolences to Denise and Emily. Steve will be missed by all.
I am so sorry to hear of Steve’s passing. I enjoyed working with Steve many years ago. He was funny, caring, kind, compassionate and most of all lovable. I am so sorry for your loss Denise, Emily and Family.
I am so sorry to hear of Steve’s passing. I enjoyed working with Steve many years ago. He was funny, caring, kind, compassionate and most of all lovable. I am so sorry for your loss Denise, Emily and Family.