Steven E. Burden age 74, of Wapak passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023 at his home.  He was born March 10, 1949 in Lima to James Edward and Anita (Zippo) Burden, his mother survives in Lima.
Steve graduated from Shawnee High School and The Ohio State University. He served in the U. S. Air Force during Vietnam.  He had a long career at BP and retired from there.  Steve was an artist whose mediums included painting, sculpting and wood carving.  He was a member of the VFW, American Legion and Moose Lodge.
Additional survivors include son:  Steven (Jamie) Burden of Bloomington, IN, daughter:  Christy (Travis) Hulsewede of Louisville, KY; 4 grandchildren:  Shelby Howard-Burden, Cole Burden, Hanna Hulsewede and Ava Hulsewede.
He was preceded in death by 2 brothers:  Vince and Tony Burden.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 9th at Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Cridersville.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to Deb’s Dogs 1560 Wonderlick Road Lima, OH 45805.

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