David J. Stepan
OBITUARY
Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) David J. Stepan, 86, of Lynnport, PA, passed away on April 16, 2026 at the Lehigh Valley Hospice Inpatient unit in Allentown, PA. A former airline pilot and veteran of the United States Air Force, he was the husband of Dorothea (Estok) Stepan and the son of the late Anton and Rose Stepan of Leigh, NE. Before entering the service, he graduated from the University of Nebraska (GO BIG RED). David was a pilot for Eastern Airlines until 1989 and retired from Emery Worldwide Airlines at age 60. He later devoted his life to farming in Lynnport and was a member of Jacob’s Church. Survivors include his wife, Dorothea; daughter, Katherine R. “Kate” Stepan; son, Michael A. (Vanessa) Stepan; grandchildren, Bradley, Arlyn, and Adler; brother, Adolph (Norma) Stepan; sister, Loretta Engelbart; nephews, Grant and Roger; and niece, Elizabeth. David’s funeral service will be held on Monday, April 20, 2026 at 11 AM in Nester Funeral Home, 8405 Kings Highway New Tripoli, PA. Calling hour begins at 10 AM. Rev. Stanley C. Newton and Rev. Scott L. Shay will officiate. Interment in Jacob’s Union Cemetery following funeral service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Jacob’s Church and/or Lynnport Fire Co., sent c/o funeral home address. Visit NesterFuneralHome.com for a full obituary and online condolences.