Stephen L. Rolfe

Stephen L. Rolfe died April 24, 2026. He was born in Bloomington, IN on May 15, 1948 to Nina and Jim Rolfe. He graduated from University High School in 1966 and Indiana University in 1970 with a BA in Political Science. He worked at Hall of Cards in College Mall, Eberle Hardware and Appliance, Eb-Co Sales and Indiana University as a residence manager for apartment housing. After retirement in 2018, he worked part-time maintenance for St John Associates. Steve enjoyed the outdoors, especially Great Smoky Mountains National Park. He hiked Mt LeConte 25 times to stay at LeConte Lodge (only accessible by a minimum 5.5-mile hike – one way). It was there in 1997 that he met a seven-year-old girl, Molly, from Raleigh, NC. They immediately bonded over a shared birthday and the friendship continues today. Steve had an intense interest in the American Civil War. It began as a 10-year-old with a family vacation to Gettysburg. Since then, many vacations have been spent visiting Civil War battlefields and sites. He was a founding member of the Monroe County Civil War Roundtable. He was, also, a volunteer at the Monroe County History Center for over 20 years. He enjoyed attending athletic events on all levels, from watching nieces and nephews participate to professional leagues. His favorite team was Indiana Hoosiers baseball. Steve is survived by his wife Linda whom he married August 9, 1969. They started dating when they were 14 and in 9th grade at University Junior High School. He is, also, survived by 3 brothers, 8 sisters -in-law and 4 brothers-in-law. Steve is survived, as well, by a niece, Brechin, who is as close to a daughter as possible and a niece/ goddaughter, Katie. He is, also, survived by 21 other nieces and nephews, 46 great nieces and great nephews and 2 great great nephews. Steve was preceded in death by his parents, L. James and Nina L. Rolfe, in-laws, Earl and Marjorie Eberle, a sister, 3 brothers-in-law, a nephew and a great nephew. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Battlefield Trust, the Friends of the Smokies or the Monroe County History Center. Allen Funeral Home and Crematory 4155 South Old State Road 37 has been entrusted with the arrangements for Steve and private graveside services have been held.

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Stephen L. Rolfe

May 15, 1948 - April 24, 2026