Stephen R. Beanblossom

Stephen Richard Beanblossom, age 64 of Greenville, Ohio, passed into eternal life on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana, surrounded by his loving wife and four daughters. He was born to Richard and the late Beverly (Plessinger) Beanblossom in Greenville on July 24, 1958. Steve graduated from The Ohio State University with a masters degree in Animal Sciences, where he was also the assistant coach of the livestock judging team. Steve worked many years at Akey and Cargill in Lewisburg, Ohio, as a livestock nutritionist.

In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by grandparents Kenneth & Cecile Beanblossom, Donald & Helen Plessinger, and mother- and father-in-law Virginia & Delvin Rader.

Survived by his wife of 38 years, Leesa (Rader) Beanblossom whom he married October 20, 1984; daughters Jenny (Matt) Daniels, Katie (Tyler) Luce, Sara Beanblossom, Emily (Brayden Emrick) Beanblossom; grandchildren Joseph, Maria, James, Luke, John, Samuel, and Henry Daniels, Isaiah, Mackenzie, and Addison Luce; father Richard Beanblossom; sister Tammy Beanblossom; and aunt Diane (Ron) Wills. The family would like to extend a special thank you to all of those who have helped care for Steve throughout his 18 year journey with Multiple Sclerosis.

Steve–along with his wife and daughters–dedicated a great deal of his life to building the family farm and raising Hereford cattle. He experienced great joy out in the fields working and watching cows and spent countless hours judging, showing, participating, and observing at livestock shows. He coached and watched his daughters’ sports teams, rarely missing a game. He was always his daughters’ biggest fan, regardless of the activity. He also loved spending time with his grandchildren, becoming their biggest fan as well. Despite hardship, Steve always lived life to the fullest and inspired those who knew him with his kindness and perseverance.

Friends may call on the family on Monday, January 9, 2023, from 4:00-7:00 PM at the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home. Funeral service to be held on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at 10:00 AM at the Oakland Church of the Brethren with Pastor Fred Bernhard presiding. There will be an hour of visitation prior to service at the church. A private burial with the family will occur at a later time. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages memorial contributions be made to the Hahn Hufford Aquatic Center, where Steve enjoyed water rehab with his instructor Josh for many years. Fond memories may be shared at www.zecharbailey.com for the Beanblossom Family.