Stephen L. “Poppa” Pace

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Visitation:
Celebration of Life
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cranberry Hills Golf Course Banquet Room
New Washington, Ohio

Service:
Grave Side Service
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
1:00 PM
St. John's Lutheran Cemetery
New Washington, Ohio

Stephen L. “Poppa” Pace, age 75, from New Washington, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Edgewood Manor in Port Clinton, Ohio.  He was born on May 19, 1950, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana to the late Everett and Frieda M. (Herbst) Pace.

Poppa was a 1968 Graduate of Plymouth High School and proudly served in the U.S. Army in Germany and Austria during the Vietnam conflict.  He was a great dart player, loved racing and cars, camping, drinking beer with his buddies, and telling stories and jokes.  Most of all, he loved spending time with his family, especially his children and grandchildren.

He is survived by his sons, Stephen A. (Caroline) Pace of Burns, Tennessee and Matthew (Amanda) Pace of New Washington, Ohio; grandchildren, Savannah, Brystol, Riley and Finley; sister, Joyce (Terry) James of Chino Valley, Arizona; nephews and nieces; and special friends, Doug and Deb Francis and Karl Bame.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Judy M. (Ferguson) Pace who passed away on October 23, 1992 and whom he married in October of 1974.

There will be a graveside service at 1:00PM on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery in New Washington, Ohio with Pastor Kevin Mohr officiating and with Military Honors.  There will be a Celebration of Life from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at Cranberry Hills Golf Course Banquet Room.  Online Condolences may be made to his family by visiting www.secorfuneralhomes.com

Hairnt!!

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Jim Enderby - Feb 18, 2026
I’m so very sorry to hear of Steve’s passing. I remember the jokes and stories he would tell whenever we would see each other. He was a good friend and a good family man. Please keep your memories close to your hearts. Know you both are in my prayers. God Bless.
Richard Russell - Feb 18, 2026
I enjoyed working with Steve a few years ago at Crest Bending. Had fun comparing notes with him on getting our gardens in, especially when the weather challenged us. Prayers and sympathy to the family.
Terry Joyce Terry Jr James - Feb 17, 2026
James and Kim Snipes - Feb 17, 2026
So sorry for your loss, Matt and Steve. Had many good times with Poppa. He was a great person and boss at Crest Bending. Always had a funny story or joke to tell. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Brenda & Walt Laser - Feb 15, 2026
So sorry for your loss! Many prayers for your family!
Jim Cynthia Gibson - Feb 14, 2026
Whatta guy. So glad we had our time in his life. Sorry for ya'lls loss. Love n Prayers
Richard robin hetler - Feb 14, 2026
So sorry to hear about your dads passing, had alot of good times with him, thoughts and prayers go out to you ,he will be missed for sure💕
Gus Thacker - Feb 14, 2026
Loved throwing darts with Poppa. May he rest in Peace
Tammi Heefner - Feb 13, 2026
I am so very sorry for your loss! Prayers for your family.
Todd Murphy - Feb 13, 2026
Terribly sorry for your loss, Steve. You’re in our prayers.