"Cathy & Bob...........My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. I remember you telling me that he was having a real struggle with his health and I am so very sorry to hear that he lost the battle. I wish I could be there with you at this time but please know I'm with you in spirit. With sincerest sympathy and love...........Carolyn"
In loving memory of
Steven Serr
December 31, 1969 - December 31, 1969
Steven W. Serr, 48, Carmel, passed away at IU-Clarian Hospital on September 5, 2007. He was born July 3, 1959 in Louisville, KY. He graduated from Carmel High School in 1978; attended Indiana University where he was a member of Phi Kappa Psi and graduated from the Western Culinary Institute in Portland, OR. He was employed by Chartwells as Retail Director of Food Services at IUPUI.
In addition to his love of cooking, he was an avid sports fan with a love for all sports, especially baseball. Moving here as a teenager, he found his niche playing for Dad?s Club, American Legion and Carmel High School Varsity. Baseball was his passion â„¢? The Cubs, his favorite team.
He is survived by a daughter, Casey of St. Charles, MO; parents, Robert and Catherine of Carmel; brother, Robert, Jr. (Dawn) of McKinney, TX; sisters, Sarah of Indianapolis; Susan Beebe (Dave) of Noblesville; and Anne of Chicago, IL.; four nieces, a nephew, aunts, uncles and several cousins.
Services will be held at 4 pm Monday, September 10 at Leppert Mortuary, Smith Carmel Chapel, 900 N. Rangeline Rd. in Carmel, preceded by visitation from 2 to 4 pm.
Memorial contributions may be made in Steve?s name to Indiana Organ Procurement Organization (IOPO) Foundation at http://www.iopo.org/foundation.asp.
Please sign our guest book and share with us your memories of Steve at www.leppertmortuary.com.
Tributes
"Dear Cathy, Bob & Family ~ you & your family continue in my prayers as you go through the devastating loss of your precious son, Steve. God promises us that The Lord"
"Aunt Cathy, Uncle Bob, and Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Love,Kendra and Mario"
"Dear Cathy, Bob and Family: I was so hopeful, after receiving your recent email, that perhaps Steve would be able to stabilize and better yet, win his battle. It is so unfortunate that he has lost his life at such a young age and I am grieving with you all. Please know how much we all love you and are with you in spirit at this difficult time. All my love and condolences. Judi Schneider"
"Cathy and Bob,We would like to extend our sincere condolences at this time of your grief. The pain of losing ones child is the greatest sorrow, but with God's grace, I pray that you can find peace within. Steve is in a better place and free of suffering.In Christ's Love"
"grandma and grandpa (Cathy and Bob Serr)I really dont know what to say right now. I was sent this and i am very appreciated of all of these people. My dad was a good person and i iwll miss hime dearly and im so shocked of how well i am taking this at the moment. I suspect that you are probably taking this harder than anyone. I love you guys and i hope to see you soon and im sorry i will not be there tomorrow. "
"Bob, Cathy & Family: Your in my prayers every night. The one thing I can say about Steven is everyone that ever met him, liked him and will always remember him fondly. He filled my heart more than anyone will ever know with the exeception of his daughter. I thank God and Steven every day for her. Stay strong., except for his daughter"
"Dear Cathy, Bob, Bob Jr., Sarah, Susan and Anne,Your loss of such a delightful son and brother will not destroy all the wonderful memories we have of Steve. Joycelyn and I send our condolences and are so happy that we were able to see him on our recent trip.Your wonderful family remains in our every thought. Cullen and Joycelyn"
"I was sent notice of Steve's passing from my brother Jeff. I am so sorry. Although I never stayed in touch with Steve, we played baseball at Carmel together, I was class of 77. I will remember Steve as always being a happy go lucky guy who kept a positive attitude. I also would see him from time to time at IU. Steve was one of the good guys in school. Friendly, and always having a smile on his face. My thoughts are with his family. God bless. "
"We are so saddened by the loss of our beloved friend. We have so many cherished memories of Steve...going all the way back to the baseball days at Carmel High School with Kenny, Rod and Scott, the usual gang. The college years, the road trips from Purdue to I.U. The infamous vacations and especially the cruise to the Carribean Kenny and I will NEVER forget, what a blast!! The annual race party at our house, Steve never missed one year. The unforgetable summer night out in the limo Steve rented for the 10 of us, being the usual gang. Lisa and Steve's dance song since highschool, September by Earth, Wind & Fire...which we danced to every time we heard it. We have so many wonderful pictures all thru the years, there are so many memories we will never forget.A true friend, we will miss you terribly...Our thoughts and prayers are with the family..."
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"We'll miss you. Cubs Win!"
"Steve was my first college roomate and pledge brother. I have met many people in my life and many since August of 1978. I don't believe I've ever met anyone as kind and friendly as Steve or "Irv" as we called him. My deepest sympathy to Steve's daughter, parents and family. -Cale Bradford"
"Susan and familyI was so sad to see your brother's recent passing in the newspaper. Even though I never knew him, I'm sure he was a wonderful guy. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Much love, Stephanie Hite and family"
"I'm so sorry for the loss of a good friend. Steve and I graduated together In 1978 from Carmel. We didn't have much contact after high school, we would bump into each other once and awhile and see each oher at our class reunions. Then when I was working security at Conseco Fieldhouse I ran into Steve bartending. He told me about his situation and we had exchanged phone numbers and talked a few times over the past few years. He was a brave, good hearted person who would strike up a conversation with anyone. He will be missed. Once again I'm sorry for your loss, you will be in my prayers. God Bless. "
"Anne and the rest of the Serr Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of Steve's family and friends. Although we did not know Steve, the notes on this message board depict him as fun and good person and we are sure he will be missed.Sara, Chris, Jenny & Drew Kowal (friends of Anne's)"
"Our most heartfelt condolences go out to the Serr family in this difficult time. May your cherished memories of Steve draw you closer and fill the void left by his passing until you are all together again.God Bless."
"We worked with Steve at United Trust. He was a great person and fun to be around. We are very sorry for the loss. We will miss him also."
"We were very sad to learn of Steve's death. Steve was a great friend and lovable guy. We worked with him at UTG for several years and did many things outside of work with him. The Serr family is in our thoughts and prayers. God bless Sheri and Casey."
"My condolences. You do not know me but obviously I did know Steve. Our lives crossed paths at some time or another or I would not be sending this email. I loved him as my brother-in-law. He was kind and sweet. I wish you the best. God Bless you."
" My name is Laura and I am a friend of Steve's from The Workingman's Friend. The first time I met Steve was at Workingman's about seven years ago. He was in with his friend Jeff Gale. It was at least 10 degrees outside and Steve's battery had died in his car. I called AAA and used my membership for him to get a jump. We were friends from then on! I know that Jeff loved him like a brother and those two together were so much fun. I am so sorry I couldn't attend Steve's services for I was out of the country. But I have my memories of him and the gang from "The Friend" will remember him forever!With deepest sympathy,Laura Bade"
"Susan and the entire Serr Family-My prayers are with you that God will hold you and embrace you during this time and the later months and years...that you will have a peace that surpasses all understanding. Be comforted by your wonderful memories knowing that Steve was blessed to have such a warm and loving family. Lots of love and prayers!"