CENTRALIA — Stephen Roetemeyer, 81, of Centralia, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023, at SSM Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon.

Stephen was born October 25, 1941, in Centralia, the son of Henry and Marriane (Haake) Roetemeyer. He married Sharon (Crane) Roetemeyer and she preceded him in death.

Stephen is survived by his daughter: Toya Lehner and husband Jeff, grandson Shane Roetemeyer and wife Maegan, two sisters: Vicki Hill and Vivian Lanzone and husband Tony, and nieces and nephews.

Per Stephen Roetemeyer’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded and no public services will be held at this time. Sutherland-Garnier Funeral and Cremation Service at 235 North Sycamore Street Centralia, Illinois 62801, (618)532-3523 is proud to be of service to the Roetemeyer Family during this time. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting sutherlandfuneralhome.com and the Sutherland Funeral Homes Facebook page.