Steven B. "Steve" Bramlage, 73, of Monticello (Buffalo area), Indiana, passed away at 2:52 p.m., Thursday, January 26, 2023, at the Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital of Lafayette, Indiana, with his family at his side. 

He was born on Thursday, April 21, 1949, in Rensselaer, Indiana, to the late Bruce and Mary Ellen (Ames) Bramlage.

On January 14, 1984, in Monticello, Indiana, he married Judith "Judy" Rhoades; she survives.  
 
A Gathering of Family and Friends will be from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Monday, January 30, 2023, at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana. 

 

Memorial Celebration of Life Service will be at the Miller – Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana, at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 31, 2023, with Jim Ketchen of the First Christian Church of Francesville, Indiana, officiating.  

 

Burial will be Private for the Family.

 

Memorials may be given to Hope Mission, C/O First Christian Church of Francesville, Indiana.  Envelopes will be available at the funeral home or can be mailed to the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home, 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana, 47960.

Biographical Information:

   Steven had lived in the Buffalo, Indiana, area most all of his adult life.  He was a 1968 graduate of Twin Lakes High School of Monticello, Indiana, and went on to attend Manchester College of Manchester, Indiana, for two years. Steve spent the first thirteen years of his life traveling with the circus; his parents were aerialists. He had worked security and safety for Indiana Beach of Monticello, Indiana, for over thirty – five years and retired from there. He was the commander of the Son’s of the American Legion Post #81 of Monticello, Indiana,  worked for the White County Dispatch of White County, Indiana, and had served as Town Marshall for the town of Wolcott, Indiana, for several years. Steve was a former active member of the Buffalo Christian Church of Buffalo, Indiana, and was currently a member of the First Christian Church of Francesville, Indiana. He lived life to the fullest. His grandchildren were his LIFE!!! Steve had a heart of gold.

Survivors include:

Wife,

Judith K. "Judy" Bramlage of Monticello (Buffalo area), Indiana;

 

Two (2) Children,

Dusti (husband Kyle) Zarse of Monticello, Indiana, and

Jeffrey "Jeff" Bramlage of Monticello (Buffalo area), Indiana;

 

Ten (10) Grandchildren,

Lexi,

Aedreanna,

Ashtin,

Ameelia,

Blake,

Harper,

Airow,

Titan,

Theodore, and 

Adam;

 

One (1) Great Grandson ,

Liam;

 

Four (4) Siblings, 

Ruth Bramlage of Indianapolis, Indiana,

David "Dave" (wife Ardis) Bramlage of Monticello, Indiana,

Julie Hornback of Monticello, Indiana, and

Cathy (husband Gary Perry) of Lafayette, Indiana;

 

Several Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces, Great Nephews, Cousins, and Friends.

 

Preceded in Death:

Parents,

Bruce and Mary Ellen (Ames) Bramlage;

 

 

 

Arrangements by:
Miller - Roscka Funeral Home, 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana, 47960 (574) 583-8488.