Name: Visitation for Gene Stevens
Start: 2022-07-11T17:00:00.000Z
End: 2022-07-11T19:00:00.000Z
Location: Coldren-Crates Funeral Home - Findlay

Gene F. Stevens

Gene Stevens, 87, of Findlay, died at 3:42 p.m. Thursday, July 7, 2022, at Brookdale in Findlay. He was born June 9, 1935, in Napoleon, Ohio, to the late Everett and Violet Marie (Bleeks) Stevens. On May 23, 1958, he married Elaine Bichan and she survives.

Also surviving are a son, Scott (Julie) Stevens of Findlay; daughter, Suzi (John) Richter, of Findlay; grandchildren, Stephanie (Mike) Weissling, Michael (Rachel) Stevens, Tayer (Levi) Heldman, Megan (Tyrone) Jusich, Justin (Laura) Richter, and Johnna (Park) Herbert; great-grandchildren, Nathan, Ava, Cate, Dillin, Ashton, Gage, Merritt, Sophia, and Lumi. A brother, Ronald Stevens, preceded him in death.

Gene had a long and distinguished career in the automobile business, having sold cars in Findlay for over 50 years. He owned the Pontiac and Datsun franchise in Adrian, Michigan, from 1977-1980. He came back to Findlay in 1980, and had the franchises over the years for Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Mitsubishi, Mazda, GMC, and Honda until 2017. Gene was a 50-year member of St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, past president of Findlay Rotary, Optimist Club where he was awarded the Distinguished President's Award and was the Lt. Governor, and past president of Ohio Auto Dealers Association. He participated with Camp Fire Girls and Boys, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, and was a long time participant in The University of Findlay Business Affiliates. Most importantly, he was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

Visitation will be Monday, July 11, 2022, at Coldren-Crates Funeral Home, Findlay, from 1-3 and 5-7 p.m. A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Findlay, with Pastors Cathy Davis and Amy Miller officiating. Burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery will be at a later date. Memorials may be made to the church, The University of Findlay Stevens Family Basketball Scholarship, or Heartland Hospice Care. Online condolences are welcomed at www.coldrencrates.com.

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Published by The Courier on Jul. 9, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for Gene Stevens

7 Entries

JANET SCHEID

September 1, 2022

Gene was the most honorable man I have ever met...He is the reason I have bought 7 seven cars from that dealership ....May you rest in peace my friend and one day I hope we meet again...Prayers to all of you and God Bless

Jeffery S Segur

August 5, 2022

I am very to hear about your loss. I worked for him for 10 years as the Honda tech, and can truly say from our conversations, that His primary concerns were always about the welfare, health and wellbeing of his family. I hope you all are well and remember Him as fondly as I do. Happy Trails Gene!

David Ebersole

July 10, 2022

Our sympathies to Elaine and family. We wish you comfort during this time of sorrow. Gene was a good man and made many positive contributions to those around him and to his community. He will truly be missed.

David and Janet Ebersole
Cousin

Gene Herman

July 10, 2022

Dear Elaine and Family,

Collette and I were saddened by a call from Carol Roessing concerning Gene's passing. Gene was "one of a kind" and a true friend starting back in grade school in Napoleon. Everyone loved Gene and he made each of us feel like we were special to him.

One of the highlights of our friendship was a trip to Florida by seven guys in a Ford Railway Express Truck with six bunks built in the rear. [0nly six bunks because we travelled all night and one of us had to drive!] We left home immediately after Gene's high school graduation and headed for Florida. What a great time and remembrance! We had so much fun that we repeated the trip the following year after my graduation. No truck this time! Gene drove his 1953 Ford coupe and I drove my 1951 Chevy Bel Air, towing a motor boat. Not the smartest decision by seven 18 year olds! We launched the boat the minute we arrived in Sarasota, started the engine and travelled about 100 yards before the engine stopped! We never did get the engine started again! We towed the boat back home full of oranges and grapefruit!

We want you to know that Gene and all of you are in our prayers as we ask God to welcome him with open arms and holds all of you in the palm of his hands to help you through these difficult times.

May Gene always rest in peace! God bless you and your family!

Gene and Collette Herman
Plantation, FL

Roberta "Birdie" Stober

July 9, 2022

My sympathies to the family. Gene always made sure you were taken care of at the dealership. My dad, Bob Stober, thought Gene was a great guy.

Barbara Deerhake

July 9, 2022

Elaine , I am sorry that Gene is no longer with you. A good guy with a ready smile. He will be missed. Hugs to family.

Bill Elderbrock

July 9, 2022

So sorry to hear about Gene´s death. I have many fond memories of Gene´s gracious generosity on never to be forgotten tennis outings.

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