MOUNT VERNON – Troy R. Steinmetz, 48, of Mount Vernon, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 12, 2021. He was born on Dec. 16, 1972, in Mount Vernon, the son of Larry and Betty (Dickerson) Steinmetz.
Troy was a 1991 graduate of Mount Vernon High School and earned his associate degree in criminal justice.
Troy was hired by Kenyon College in 1995 in the security division and was currently serving as safety and investigating officer in his 26th year of employment. In 2002, he was awarded the Robert Bunker award for outstanding performance by the Northeast College and University Security Association. In 2003, he earned the Award for Valor from the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA).
In his free time, Troy loved being outdoors as he enjoyed hiking, kayaking and fishing. Many times while hiking, he would gather a good stick and spend hours working to create a personalized walking stick for family and friends. Martial arts was something that Troy became involved in at a young age, and he enjoyed the family time it created with his daughters when they also started practicing.
He is survived by his wife, Diane (Snook) Steinmetz; his daughters, Cayla Steinmetz of Gambier, and Amanda and Adelyn Steinmetz, both of the home; two grandchildren, Mason and Mia; a brother, Douglas Gantt of Zanesville; three sisters, Debbie Gantt of Dayton, Lou Anne Dietrichson of Maryland and Pamela Steinmetz of Texas; and many nieces and nephews.
Troy was preceded in death by his parents.
Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, June 18, at the Flowers-Snyder Funeral Home, 619 E. High St., Mount Vernon, OH 43050.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Troy’s name may be made to the family for the future education of his daughters.
To share a memory or leave a condolence for the family, visit snyderfuneralhomes.com.
The Flowers-Snyder Funeral Home of Mount Vernon is honored to serve the family of Troy R. Steinmetz.
