Constance "Connie" L. Stemen

Constance “Connie” L. Stemen, 79, of Delphos, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025, at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born in Lima, on November 20, 1945, to Roy and Catherine (Krebs) Tippie. They both preceded her in death. On September 3, 1983, she was united in marriage to Dave Stemen. He survives in Delphos.

Connie is also survived by children, Greg (Valerie) Dienstberger of Perrysburg, Dan (Diane) Dienstberger of Lima, and Rick (Marla) Dienstberger of Delphos; stepchildren, William (Melly) Stemen and Dan Stemen both of Delphos; brother, Mike (Michelle) Tippie of FL; grandchildren, Nicole, Kirsten, Chris, Kara, Emily, Kylee; and step-grandchildren, Garrett, Don, Taylor, Alex, Maddison, Dominiq, and Jesse; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Connie was preceded in death by son, Brian; brother, Tom Tippie; and sisters, Ginger Domin and Linda Johnston.

Connie was a homemaker and did a lot of babysitting over the years. She loved every moment that she was blessed to spend with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Connie enjoyed traveling with her husband for the past 35 years. She was a very active member of St. Peter Lutheran Church where she helped teach Sunday School and prepare church breakfasts. Connie truly enjoyed “joshing” with people and anyone who would engage with her. She was also a volunteer at Franklin School. Connie’s favorite holiday by far was Halloween and enjoyed celebrating it. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing, growing plants, and having a good snowball fight or two during Christmas.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at St. Peter Lutheran Church. Visitation will be held from 2-8 p.m. on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Harter & Schier Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter Lutheran Church or Chamberlain Indian School of South Dakota.