He served his country for 30 years in the United States Air Force Reserves and was a dedicated family man. He and Martha raised their family in Sandy Springs, GA, and later moved to Hamilton Mill where they were embraced by a wonderful close-knit community of friends and neighbors. He and Martha had 57 wonderful years together. Stephen is survived by his son Stephen Bartek, III; daughter, Gail Childers; and grandchildren, Aaron Childers, Daniel Childers, Stephen Bartek, IV, and Rachel Bartek. Viewing will be held at Sandy Spring Chapel, 136 Mt Vernon Hwy, Sandy Springs, GA 30328, from 9:30-11:30am with a graveside service at Arlington Memorial Park, 201 Mt Vernon Hwy, Sandy Springs, GA at 12:00pm, Saturday, May 4, 2019.