Steven Michael Eigsti, 21, of Warsaw, passed away at 9 a.m. July 7, 2012, in New Paris.
He was born May 17, 1991, in Goshen, to Steven James and Tina Marie Eigsti. On April 22, 2011, in Austin, Texas, he married Cheyanne Martin, who survives.
Living most of his life in Warsaw, he graduated from Jefferson High School and worked for Madison Custom Cabinetry, Round Rock, Texas. He enjoyed being a tattoo artist, playing pool, hunting, fishing and camping. He also enjoyed electronics, music including writing music and rapping, and was also a weapons enthusiast. He enjoyed spending time with his family and especially with his “shining star,” his daughter. He was a member of APA Pool League, Austin, Texas, and the National Rifle Association.
Also surviving are his daughter, Sophia Marie Eigsti, Warsaw; his mother, Tina Marie (and spouse Frank) Eigsti Molina, Austin, Texas; his father, Steven James (and spouse Angela) Eigsti, Sterling, Ill.; his brother, Brandon (and spouse Jessica) Eigsti, Warsaw; two sisters, Ambre (and spouse Zack) Clindaniel, Dallas, Texas, and Jessica M. Eigsti, Rock Falls, Ill.; maternal grandparents, Brenda (and spouse John) Owens and Craig Carlson; paternal grandparents, Lester and Gloria Eigsti; maternal great-grandparents, Jim and Wilma Tobey; four nieces, Madison, Kendall, Brianna and Hailee; and two nephews, Coltyn and Ashton. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Adron B. Owens, and an aunt, Tracy Dawn Shepherd.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, 2290 Provident Court, Warsaw, with Jim Eigsti officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.
Calling is from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. ***** Memorials may be made to the Sophia Marie Eigsti Education Fund, c/o Ambre Clindaniel.
Condolences may be sent via mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com
