Stephen Louis Gramm

Stephen Louis Gramm,77, passed away on Wednesday July 30, 2025 from Parkinson's Disease. He was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. He graduated from Bishop Watterson High School in Columbus, Ohio.

He graduated from The Ohio State University and was commissioned upon graduation a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army through the ROTC program there. Additionally, he earned his MBA through Monmouth College of New Jersey. He met his wife- to -be, Cynthia Rose Hon, while at OSU. They were to be married for 54 years, and had three children Bradley Stephen, Suzanne Jayne, and Rebecca Rose.

Immediately following his graduation, Steve would embark on a 22-year career with the U.S. Army beginning with his first assignment in Frankfurt, Germany.

His military career took him to Ft. Knox, KY, Ft. Ord, CA, Ft. Lee, VA, Ft. Dix, NJ, Sikorsky Aircraft Stratford CT, Tooele Army Depot UT, Heidelberg Germany, Ft. Douglas UT and his last deployment to Saudi Arabia in the Persian Gulf War/Operation Desert Storm. His devoted service earned him the final rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

Following his retirement from the military in 1992, Steve worked for the State of Utah, Dyno Nobel and Rio Tinto in Salt Lake City before he and Cindy relocated to their retirement home at Pebblecreek in Goodyear, AZ. He last worked for Honeywell International in Phoenix.

Steve's retirement was full of things he loved from frequent golf outings to trips to OSU and Notre Dame football games with friends and family, annual cruises, visiting and hosting his children and grandchildren and a good single-malt scotch.

Although quiet and reserved by nature, he had a great sense of humor, a wry chuckle and an infectious laugh. Steve was 'old school' in the best of ways, fiercely loyal and devoted to God, his country and his family.

Steve is survived by his wife and lifelong partner Cindy, his son Brad, his daughters Suzi and Becky, grandchildren Eyva Jayne, Jaxon David, Miles Stephen, and Cecilia Rose, his sister Julie and many friends and family who loved him dearly.

And in the end, he gave his life for his country, battling the Parkinson's with his last breath, quietly and peacefully.

A private ceremony and inurnment at the Veterans National Memorial Cemetery in Phoenix was held on November 7th, 2025. In honor of Steve's memory, donations can be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation or the Parkinson's Foundation.