Wesley Allen Steinbeck, 29, of New Carlisle, Indiana, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022 at his home.
He was born December 21, 1992 in Merrillville, Indiana, the son of William D. Steinbeck II and Tina (Manns) Steinbeck. Wesley was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hammond.
A lifelong resident of the area, Wesley graduated from New Prairie High School. He lived life to the fullest, always wanting to try new things. Wesley loved cars, and enjoyed working on them with his friends at Wallen Auto. He also enjoyed attending car shows and meets, driving his dad's '91 black Mustang. Wesley was an avid PC gamer and loved playing with his RC cars. He was an outdoor person who took nature walks and escaped to the shooting range from time to time. His latest adventure was snowmobiling and he had his own deluxe model. He was an animal lover, especially family dogs and cats. Wesley had an insatiable appetite for Chinese food and went weekly to the Chinese buffets with his best friend, Cody Thompson. Wesley's family was very important to him, and he especially liked hanging out with his Godson, Justin Wallen, Jr.
Wesley will be missed and is survived by his loving parents, William and Tina ; his two sisters, Kathrine Steinbeck of Niles, MI, Tiffany Steinbeck of Crown Point, IN; maternal grandparents, Cathryn (William) Gary of Westville, IN; maternal grandfather, Gilbert (Carol) Manns of New Port Richey, FL; paternal grandmother, Anne Steinbeck of Schererville, IN; two aunts, Carey Trim of Westville, IN, Kristie (Derek) Colwell of La Porte, IN; great Aunt, Carolyn Oldfather of Indianapolis; four uncles, David (Johanna) Steinbeck of Evanston, WY, William Gary III of Portage, IN, Robert (Laura) Gary of Westville, IN, Bradley Gary of Valparaiso, IN and cousins, Alexis, Alyssa, Cami, Cali, Isabella, Bobby, Braden, Amber, Sean, Rosie, Anamaria.
Wesley was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, William Steinbeck; his aunt, Michelle Steinbeck and his great grandparents, Julia and Chester Clawson and Clarence and Nelle Bolen.
Arrangements are being entrusted to Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 602 Maple Ave., La Porte, IN where the family will receive friends for a visitation on Sunday, July 10, 2022 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. A Celebration of Wesley's life will be held at the funeral home on Monday, July 11, 2022 at 11:00 a.m., with a visitation time prior from 10:00 to 11:00, all central time. Pastor John Albers, St John's Lutheran Church, La Porte, will officiate. Burial will take place immediately after the service at New Carlisle Cemetery.
The family is having shirts made to honor him and they may be purchased from them for a donation. Flowers may be sent to the funeral home or donations made to the family.
Online condolences may be made at www.haverstockfuneralhome.com.
