Henry Silvestro Stephan

Last Updated on March 6, 2025 by Cass County Communication Network

Henry Silvestro Stephan, 93, of Palm Coast, Florida passed away Friday, February, 28, 2025 in his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born March 29, 1931 in Haifa, Palestine, and was the son of Silvestro and Ellen Stephan.  He emigrated to the United States in 1953 to study at Indiana State University where he earned his BS and MS in Education.

Henry began his teaching career at Richland Center Township Schools and finished his teaching career at Logansport Community Schools after a 34 year career. While at Logansport High School he taught woodshop and physical education and was the first swim coach in school history. He also refereed soccer at the collegiate level when the sport first became popular in the state of Indiana. Henry spent his summers at Culver Military Academies as a camp counselor and ended his time there as the Arts and Crafts Director. He touched many lives in a positive way and was well-respected throughout the community.

Henry will always be remembered for his honesty, quiet strength of character and his unconditional love for his wife and family. His favorite activities revolved around his family and he especially enjoyed his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Henry is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Eleanor D. Stephan; son, “Hank” Henry S. Stephan, Jr.; son, Douglas Stephan (wife, Christine Stephan); daughter, Christy Heimbrock (husband, Roy Heimbrock); sister, Viola Stephan; sister, Lucy Stephan; sister, Lily Stephan; sister, Vicky Kraft (husband, Gene Kraft); granddaughter, Shannon Stephan (Brian Liffick); granddaughter, Sarah Lollis (husband, Mike Lollis); grandson, Adam Heimbrock (wife, Michaela Heimbrock); grand daughter-in-law, Brittany Stephan, grandson, Jakeob Jones; grandson, Jason Jones; great grandchildren, Liam Stephan, Elizabeth Stephan, Emerson Stephan, Stella Heimbrock, Noah Lollis, and Holland Lollis. He is preceded in death by his grandsons, Benjamin Stephan and Ara Heimbrock.  

At Henry’s request, there will not be a service or memorial.  Condolences for the family may be shared at www.lohmanfuneralhome.com