On December 15, 2020 Stephen M. Trago shed the bonds of this temporary world and moved to the next great adventure in the presence of our Lord and has inherited the great reward prepared for him by his Heavenly Father.
On March 4, 1949 in Jackson, Ohio, Stephen Trago, one of 13 siblings, was born to David and Carrie (Morris) Trago.
Keeping a promise made to his father Steve graduated from Jackson High School in 1970. From then he worked various jobs around southern Ohio and northern Indiana. In 1995 he married the love of his life, Linda Warnacut, and in so doing also found a family of children. He was “Pa” to his children, and they loved him very much.
A faithful and beloved member of the Bourbon United Pentecostal Church, Steve discovered the love of God and the joy of serving the Lord. In 1995 Steve was baptized in the wonderful name of Jesus Christ.
He was an honest, steady, and generous servant to all who knew him. He was a blessing and a true friend to those who had the pleasure to know him. He will be missed by many.
Steve is survived by his loving wife, Linda, and his children: Jeffrey Helsel, Robert (Deb) Helsel, Anthony (Kristin) Schuh and Joyce Gerard- all of whom Steve loved deeply and selflessly. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; his three siblings: Shirley Moench of MI, Tom (Joan) Trago of FL and James (Thom) Trago of CO; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son Randall Helsel; 6 sisters: Doloris Hill, Elenor Carter, Mary Beatty, Nancy Stevens, Carrie Trago, and Sue Moyer; and 3 brothers, John, Dicky and Paul Trago.
A Memorial Service will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at the Bourbon United Pentecostal Church 201 N. Bourbon Street, Bourbon, IN 46504. Friends are welcome prior from 5-7 p.m. in the church. Due to Covid and restrictions, the funeral service will also be live streamed at 7 p.m. via bourbonupc.org.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Marshall Starke Development Center 1901 Pidco Dr. Plymouth, IN 16563 and the church.
PLEASE NOTE: For your protection, the entire funeral home staff will wear masks. It is mandated that family members and their guests do so as well.
Elizabeth J Wilcockson says
Laura and family,
I am so sorry for you loss. I will you your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Betty
Denise k Cole says
I’m sorry for your loss Denise Cole
Diana Flory says
So very sorry for your was a great guy. This is Diana from Ponderosa
Liz Campbell says
Anthony and Kristen- my prayers are with your family.
Liz Campbell
Beverly J. Price says
Steve was one of the most kind, sweet, Christian men that I have ever met! HE will add much happiness to the Christian crowd already in Heaven and will be greatly missed on Earth.
Mark Hanback says
Sending love and prayer to Linda and family.. If I was there I would give you a huge hug!!! No matter what anyone from church said. Love yah!
Mark Hanback and Scott Gallagher
Bethany Helsel says
My grandpa was an amazing man and I love him so so much, he was an amazing role model to the ones who looked up to him, I love him and all I wanted to see him do was wake up, but he’s sleeping peacefully with Jesus Christ in heaven❤️
Mokhles Boshra Sedra says
We are so very sorry for your loss, and pray that Jesus will ease your grief. We will continue to pray for the family. – The Sedras
Adrianne says
I love you and Uncle Steve will be missed. While he’ll be missed here, he’s with passed family and our Lord so we can take comfort in that.
Mary Ford says
Steve was such loving friend he always had a smile when you were with him he will be greatly missed prayers for his family love David and Mary Ford
Mishelle Miller says
Please keep and carry these precious people in their sadness and loss. Cover them with your great wings of love, give their weary hearts rest and their minds sound sleep. Lord, lift their eyes so that they may catch a glimpse of eternity, and be comforted by the promise of heaven.
I send my thoughts and prayers. So profoundly sorry for this loss.
Maria King says
Steve was a sweet, loving man, who loved his Lord, wife, family and friends. He will be greatly missed!
Kathy Dutoi says
Oh Linda, I am so sorry for your lose!
Hugs and prayers to you and the family
Kathy Dutoi
Becky Shores says
Dear Linda, I know Steve was the love of your life. I’m so sorry that this is hurting you, my friend, but I know he’s in Jesus’ arms. Take heart in this. Know he was loved and you are loved by so many. Family, take heart in knowing this man, I know, is in Jesus’ precious arms.
Karen Frazier says
Linda, Jeffrey, Joyce, and family, Steve was truly a kind, loving , Christian, he will be greatly missed.
Rest Peacefully, Steve🙏❤
Yolanda Queen says
I’m very sorry to hear of Steve’s passing.
He was a good person who thought of others before himself.
Sandi Madden says
We are so saddened at this loss. We’ll definitely miss our wonderful luncheons together. Steve was one of the good guys and Ed and I were blessed to call him Friend.
Heaven is filling up with lots of people that we love…so thankful for Jesus’ sacrifice and the fact that we accepted His free gift of salvation. Lots to look forward to!
Dale Duhl says
Steve worked with me at Buckeye Mart. Man the laughs we had…he was one remarkable guy who would do anything for a person. My thoughts and prayers go your way. It was a privilege to have known Steve and to call him a friend
. He will be missed by many.
Scott & Jackie Stiles says
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers for your entire family.
Nila H says
Linda so sorry for your loss, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Crystal kincaid Perkins says
Thoughts and prayers 🙏🙏 for the family
Linda Starr says
Linda~
I am so sorry for this tragedy. So hard to wrap my head around with all the other sadness! You are truly in my thoughts and prayers as you face the future without Steve.
May you find comfort and peace in wonderful memories!
Patricia Ganshorn says
Linda and family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. You have my sincere condolences Steve was such a sweet loving kind man- full of Gods love! He’s now with his maker Lord God. I’m sure he’s very happy and singing the praises to our Lord Almighty! ❤️🙏🏼🤟🤗
Barbara J. Hunt says
Beverly and I share deep sympathy to you and your family, Linda. We are so sorry for your loss.