Roger was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on August 1, 1937, the son of (the late) Ervin A. Steup and Lois (Lowdermilk) Steup. He graduated from South Side High School, Class of 1955, and served his country with honor in the US Army’s Security Agency during the Vietnam Era. Roger continued his studies, earning his associate’s degree from Indiana University and his bachelor’s degree from Indiana Wesleyan University. Roger married Mary Jane (Fleis) at Holy Rosary Church in Cedar, Michigan on April 23, 1966. They were married just one month shy of 60 years. They were seasonal and frequent visitors of Leelanau County throughout the years, and made their home in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He’s survived by his wife, Mary Jane (Fleis) Steup, their children, Rebecca (Marty) Sordelet, Blue Lake, Churubusco, Jennifer (Steup) Enrietto of Indianapolis, Maureen ( Jason) Klotz and Roger A. Steup, Jr., both of Fort Wayne, and Natalie (Steup) Pease of Acworth, GA; 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Roger was preceded in death by his sisters, Janice Vance and Natalie Steup; brother, A. Jack Steup, and grandson, Riley Enrietto.

Guided by his faith, family was the center of Roger’s life. A devoted husband and loving father, he lived his vocation with humility, patience, and steadfast love. Through gentle guidance, quiet humor, and thoughtful counsel, he reflected 1937 ~ 2026

Christ’s call to serve others. Though his earthly journey has ended, Roger’s faithfi lled example and spirit of generosity live on in the hearts of all who knew him.

Roger served as President of American Federal Savings & Loan, then as Vice-president of Standard Federal Bank, and retired as a founder/realtor at Bridgewater Homes. He was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, and member of the American Legion and the St. Vincent dePaul Society. Roger was an accomplished sportsman during his time in the military, avid golfer, and fisherman. He enjoyed playing trivia, crossword puzzles, cribbage, euchre, and other card games, and was a huge fan of Notre Dame and the Boston Red Sox.

A Funeral Mass was celebrated Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, in Fort Wayne. Burial was in Catholic Cemetery with Military Honors. Preferred memorials are The Franciscan Center of Fort Wayne, online at https://thefranciscancenter.org or by mail to P.O. Box 10303, Fort Wayne, IN 46851, or to Gibault Children’s Services, online at www.gibault.org, or by mail to 6401 S. US Hwy41, Terre Haute, IN 47802. (f/k/a Gibault School for Boys), or to Right to Life of Northeastern Indiana, online at https://ichooselife.org , or by mail to 3106 Lake Ave. Fort Wayne, IN 46805. To share a remembrance of Roger or to offer condolences to his family, please visit www.divinemercyfuneralhome.com.