Stephen Frederick Gnadinger

Stephen Frederick "Steve" Gnadinger, 59, of Depauw, Indiana, passed away on November 7, 2026. Born on May 26, 1967, in Louisville, Kentucky, Steve was a dedicated family man and a skilled craftsman.

A 1985 graduate of Providence High School, Steve devoted 30 years to his career at Ford KTP in Louisville. He was passionate about working on vehicles and had a talent for fixing anything. He also enjoyed building guns and knives.

Steve had a love for 80's music, Star Gate, Star Trek, and all things "nerdy." He was an excellent cook, particularly known for smoking meat, and embraced experimenting with new recipes and flavors.

Preceded in death by his father, Richard Gnadinger, and his mother-in-law, Carolyn Ingle, Steve is survived by his devoted wife of 38 years, Lisa (Meredith) Gnadinger; his children, Marissa Gnadinger, Matthew Gnadinger (Gillian), Emily Gnadinger; his mother, Judith (Williams) Gnadinger; and siblings, Philip Gnadinger (Mary) and Laura Frost (John). He also leaves behind father-in-laws, Stephen Meredith and Emery "Leo" Ingle, as well as a cherished extended family of sister and brother-in-laws, Catina Dodd (John), Paul Ingle (fiancee, Elisabeth Luby), Aaron Ingle (Megan), Amanda Nugent (Daniel), Stephanie Powell (Douglas, Jr.), 24 nieces, nephews, and 16 great-nieces and nephews, with two more soon to arrive.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 13, 2026, at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - New Albany, with a funeral service at 5:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Steve's memory may be made to Kerith Family Recovery - Camp Kerith, 110 E. Market Street, New Albany, IN 47150.