Steve Nathaniel Ballard

Ballard, Steven Nathaniel age 45, of Elsmere, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023. He was born in Ft. Thomas, Kentucky on December 20, 1977 to Steven W. and Vicki L. Ballard (Rubin).

He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Dorothy J. Ballard and Betty Rubin, brother, Jayme Ballard, and fur baby, Diesel. Steve is survived by his beloved wife, Deb Ballard (Wannemacher); parents, Steven and Vicki Ballard; fur babies, Cricket and Cry Baby; siblings, Tommy (Audrey) Ballard and Maria Long; brothers-in-law, Anthony (Tiffany) Wannemacher, Cory Birkemeier and Brent Birkemeier; nieces and nephews, Michaela Long, Michael Long, Matthew Long, Maxson Long, Mandrick Long, Easton Zeek, Tate Ballard, Tessa Fresques, Case Wannemacher, Alexis Wannemacher and Riley Birkemeier; aunt, Vicki J. Ballard; father- and mother-in-law, Dave and Janice Birkemeier; and a host of other family members and friends.

Steve enjoyed spending time listening to music, checking out classic cars and sampling craft beer. He loved spending time outdoors camping, kayaking, and most of all, spending time on his motorcycle. He was a loving and proud husband, fur dad, son, brother, uncle and friend who will be missed greatly by all who knew him.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Steve's memory may be made to the American Heart Association at www.heart.org. A visitation will be held Friday, October 6, 2023 from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm followed by a service at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - Northern Kentucky Chapel, 4350 Dixie Highway, Erlanger, Kentucky 41018.


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