Steven Wayne Gilbert

Steven Wayne Gilbert, 53, of Ashley, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at his home.

He was born on Aug. 7, 1969, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Robert and Diane (Benninghoff) Gilbert.

Steve was a graduate of St. Paris High School in Springfield, Ohio.

On Oct. 23, 1993, he was united in marriage to Tamara Reinoehl. After 27 years of marriage, she passed away on Sept. 24, 2021.

Steve loved spending time with his three grandchildren.

He was a welder at Nucor for more than 15 years. Steve was a hard worker and was truly dedicated to his job. He was always there to help if anyone needed it.

Steve enjoyed hunting, trapping and caring for his livestock on the farm.

Surviving are his mother, Diane Gilbert, of Fort Wayne; son, Kody (Carmen) Gilbert of Odessa, Texas, and his children, Sutton, Laken and Colter; son, Kendall Gilbert, of Butler, Indiana; sister, Jayne Gilbert, of Auburn, and her son, Nick Miller; father and mother-in-law, Max and Sharon Reinoehl; brothers-in-law, Todd Reinoehl and Troy (Lara) Reinoehl; and three nieces, Jamie Grate and Sydney and Kyla Reinoehl.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Tammy Reinoehl Gilbert; and his father, Robert Gilbert.

There will be a private graveside service at Fairfield Cemetery at a later date.

Memorials may be directed to St. John’s United Church of Christ, 0027 C.R. 23, Ashley, IN 46705 and the DeKalb County Humane Society, P.O. Box 806, Auburn, IN 46706.