Steve, with thanksgiving in his heart, went to meet his Savior on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. He leaves behind his four siblings: sister Peggy Carter; sister Nancy Irwin; sister Terry (Joe) Robinson; and twin brother Tom (Susan) Sontag; as well as various nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Jack and Jacqueline (Hellman) Sontag.
Services: Visitation at Kutis Affton Chapel (10151 Gravois Affton, Missouri 63123) on Thursday, June 19, 10:00 a.m. until funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Do not send flowers. Save your money, or take your family out to dinner and blame it on me.
Steve and I used to talk on the phone for hours, wondering how Heaven would be. I was in the hospital for 6 months and he called every evening at 8 pm and I enjoyed every minute. He had a childlike curiosity. I will miss him greatly.
Steve – You were a good Christian man, one-of-a-kind to those of us who knew you well, and you will be missed!
Leave the light on for us, brother.
Hi Ed. My last conversation with Steve was on June 1, about how the two of you were creating a timeline of the life of Jesus. Fascinating! He loved the Lord, and he loved working with you on this project. I know he sent me a link to your work, but I can not find it. If you see my message, will you please forward it on to me? It would mean a lot to me. Thank you Ed.
Bob – Great to hear from you again! Steve’s latest version on the website is from November 2023. He and I were working on a new one – I’ll have to get details he left to post what he had so far on the revision.
http://gospelchronology.org/
We love Steve dearly. He really lived his faith. I would love a copy of that timeline of Jesus’s life that he did also.. Steve was a witness to all and I know he is so happy in heaven now. We look forward to seeing you again in heaven, someday Steve, our dear friend.
Susie Federer
Susan – Here you go! He and I were working on a new version, but I have to wait to see his instructions on how to take over the website.
Ed Latimer
http://gospelchronology.org/
We will definitely miss you Steve with all the wit and crazy humor that you have, but I know you’re with the Lord that’s all that matters now! God bless you and everyone!🙂
Steve was basically an uncle to me. He was curious, quirky, and always thoughtful. We were old-school penpals when we weren’t texting, and I loved getting his letters. His faith was unwavering, and he offered me some valuable advice when I started working for myself. Our family will miss him, and we can’t wait to see him again in heaven.
He said no flowers, typical. So instead, we’ll have a nice family meal in remembrance of his dedication to Christ and our family.
No doubt Steve was one of a kind, and that’s why we loved him … Most important, he was truly a man full of love for Jesus …
So for many years Steve has been ready to meet Him … and the Good Lord finally granted rest for his soul …
God bless you Steve and may eternal light shine upon you …