Steve Franklin Etter, 97, passed away March 17, 2025, at Story Point West in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born November 21, 1927 in Paducah, KY, the son of William Redman and Johnie Ethel (nee McClure) Etter. Steve was a U.S. Army Veteran.
Steve is survived by his daughters, Cindy (Jim) Trygg of Fort Wayne, IN; Cathy (Chuck) Phillips of Littleton, CO; grandchildren, Kimberly Trygg of Fort Wayne, IN; Dan (Rachel) Trygg of Woodburn, IN; Travis Hall of Fort Collins, CO; Shelby (Gary) Schulz of Denver, CO; and six great grandchildren.
Steve was preceded in death by his wife Joann Etter and his brother Billy W. Etter.
Private services and burial will take place in Kentucky.
Memorials may be made to Eleos Hospice, 4432 Ardmore Ave., Unit B., Fort Wayne, IN.
Arrangements entrusted to D.O. McComb and Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home
8325 Covington Rd., Fort Wayne, IN.
