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All of us, from all over the world, have been privileged to share Steph's journey through life.  He loved his family and friends devotedly and would have wanted us to celebrate his life and carry on with the journey.  It begins now with the sharing of special memories and photos.  Steph had a joyful and adventurous life.  He genuinely cared for all of us and always made sure to know everything about us. He was a rock of strength for his family. During his life, Steph touched all our lives in some way.  Please help carry his legacy forward and post any photos or stories you would like to share.

ELS Memorial - YouTube Video for youtube video stephan wilhelm els▶ 8:34 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMO6olib0go


In lieu of flowers/gifts, we ask you to give to the boys education fund at http://go.fidelity.com/7qgf.  If you get an error message, clear your browser history and try again.  The site is a bit glitchy if you been to the page and try to go back into it.

Or you can make a donation check payable to Fidelity Investments and mail to:
Fidelity Investments 
P.O. BOX 770001
Cincinnati, OH 45277-0015

It is important that you include the Fidelity 529 account number and place it in the memo link of the check, the account number is #617923362, Johannes Els account but the funds will go to both boys for their college education. Individual checks must not exceed $2,500.

If you would like to deliver a meal for Jocelyn and boys, please go to this link
https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/952v2k

April 11, 2016
April 11, 2016
Steph, I said everything to you when I hold your hand that day. You know the strength of our love and relationship. You knew where it started, I knew where it ended. I loved you. I learned from you while I guided you as an 8 year old boy. You were the best Elsie I knew. Thank you for the time you shared with me and my children. I only wish that the time they could spend with you could be more as you had so much to give and they still have so much to learn. So much love.
April 11, 2016
April 11, 2016
Jocelyn we are so sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine how you must be feeling. You family is in our thoughts and prayers and we are here to help in any way you need.
April 11, 2016
April 11, 2016
We are so saddened to hear of Stephan's passing.He was a wonderful person. All our thoughts and prayers go to his family. Jocelyn and boys we are here for anything you need. Bill,Robin and Sam.
April 11, 2016
April 11, 2016
The most remarkable trait about Stephan is how seamlessly he blended in with our family. He shared his warmth and affection with everyone equally. That's a rare quality and one that we will all miss. He was taken from his family -- and from his extended family -- much, much too soon. But we are all grateful we knew him and for the times we shared.
April 11, 2016
April 11, 2016
My thoughts and prayers go out to Jocelyn and the boys, to Steph’s mom, his siblings, extended family and all his friends. 

Steph, my friend, the tears are rolling down my cheeks tonight. Since we've met, for almost 14 years every Thursday night, you were there for a beer, a chat, a joke. You were there for advice, a ear to listen, a rock to lean against. You're priorities were always right/straight, your intent always true & genuine. I could not have asked for a better friend. So much zest for live, adventure, the outdoors and love for your family - something I'll always admire.  Thank you for your friendship, I'm going to miss you every day my friend, and even more so on Thursday nights.

Steph, ou maat,  die trane rol oor my wange vanaand. Vir amper 14 jaar, elke Donderdag aand, was jy daar vir ‘n bier, ‘n praatjie, ‘n grappie. Jy was daar vir advies, ‘n oor om te luister, ‘n steunpilaar.  Jou prioriteite was altyd reg, jou bedoeling altyd opreg. Kon nie vir ‘n beter pel gevra het nie. Soveel lus vir die lewe, avontuur, buitelig en liefde vir jou familie.  Dankie vir jou vriendskap, ons gaan jou mis ou maat, elke dag,... veral elke Donderdag aand.
April 11, 2016
April 11, 2016
We are so very sorry for your loss. We will be praying for you and your family. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help or if you just need an ear to listen.
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April 11
What an impact you made on all of us.  Thinking of you my long lost friend!
April 10
April 10
Steph....been thinking about this great guy all week. Miss you my friend!  Years are flying past!
April 10, 2023
April 10, 2023
Seven years later, still thinking of you often my friend.  Thanks for all the wonderful times and for the life lessons.
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May 19, 2020
Just found your swinging bench at Murphey Candler Park.... I had a wonderful sunset view with my daughter from it.....thanks Boet!

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April 25, 2016

A few years back Stephan began to participate in our inter-office college football gameday contest – a college football pick-em contest, strictly for fun, that we do every fall.

Stephan professed to know nothing about football, being from South Africa, and assured us he would be as bad at the picks as all of the rest of us.

He’s won the contest 3 out of the last 4 years and steadfastly refused to tell us his formula for picking the games.

He came in 2nd the one year he didn't win. 

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