Stephen P. Bartus Jr.

Stephen ‘Steve’ P. Bartus, Jr. shed his mortal body and went to be with his Savior on September 27, 2024. Born March 29,1935 to Stephen and Elsie (Hasenbalg) Bartus. he was the eldest of 7; John, Sue (Ricci), Judy, Michael, David, and Cheryl. Steve graduated from Waite High School and the University of Toledo, and served in the US Army. He married Janet Sell on October 3, 1964 and they had 4 children together: Laura (Nelson), Andrew, Philip, and Timothy. Steve retired as a chemist from LOF/Pilkington. He was predeceased by his parents, in-laws, infant son (Andrew), sisters (Judy and Sue), and brother (David).

Born again while watching a Billy Graham crusade as he held his infant daughter, Steve became active in the faith community. He was a long-time member of CBMC, where he learned how to live the Christian life. Steve judged science fairs and tutored at Toledo Christian Schools. He was a member and participant at Gateway Baptist Church, where he loved to share about missionaries around the world who were telling the Good News of Jesus Christ.

One of his favorite promises is from Jeremiah 29:11: "I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future." A promise he would like you to claim In the name of Jesus.

Visitation is Wednesday, October 2nd from 3:00 to 7:00 PM at the Walter Funeral Home, 4653 Glendale Ave, Toledo. Service is Thursday, October 3rd 11:00 AM at Gateway Baptist Church, 6047 Dorr St, Toledo. Private burial to follow.

If you would like to give a memorial gift, please consider the Gateway Baptist Church Mission Fund, Bittersweet Farms, or Hospice of NW Ohio.