Wayne Steed

Wayne Eugene Steed, 92, of Redkey, Indiana, left his earthly body on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Albany Health Care & Rehabilitation Center to join his Lord and Savior in glory. 

Wayne was born in Redkey, Indiana, on June 29, 1932, a son of the late Leta (Bechdolt) and Dexter D. Steed. He was a 1950 graduate of Gray High School and went on to serve his country in the United States Army, working as a telegraph operator in Germany. 

Wayne was the loving husband of Sue Ann (Marquell) Steed who he happily married on Jan. 12, 1957. He was a devoted husband, father, grain and dairy farmer who proudly continued a 200-year family farm legacy and somehow found time to drive a school bus for Jay Schools as well. 

Wayne was a member of the Ridgeville American Legion, National Geographic Society, received the 4-H Club Leadership Award, enjoyed Lawrence Welk, old-time dancing, farm and animal shows, bird watching, collecting pocket knives, going to the Tri-State Antique Engine and Tractor Show, and never knew a stranger or a dessert he didn't like. 

He is survived by his lovely wife Sue Ann; two sons, Donnie Steed and Timothy Steed (wife: Joy); one daughter, Sherrie (Steed) Albers (husband: Rick); one sister, Lucy (Steed) Price; two grandchildren, Briana Reneau and William Steed; and two great-grandchildren, Marley and Bailey. 

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents Leta and Dexter Steed. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 25, 2024, from 10 a.m. to noon at MJS Mortuaries, Redkey Chapel. Funeral services will follow at noon with Pastor Craig Cotherman officiating. Burial and military honors will be held in Strong Cemetery in Albany, Indiana. 

Arrangements have been entrusted to MJS Mortuaries – Redkey Chapel.