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Stephen W. "Steve" Egbert, 71, of Carey, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, at Bridge Hospice Care Center.
He was born Sept. 28, 1952, in Mt. Blanchard, to William and Mary (Shafer) Egbert. Steve married Jill Lentz on June 29, 1971, and she survives.
Steve was a graduate of Riverdale High School. He worked in construction, Marion Local 574, for many years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, garage sailing, and collecting and fixing old tractors as he could fix anything. Steve never knew a stranger and his dog, Peanut, was his faithful companion.
Those left behind to cherish Steve's memory are his wife, Jill; children, Timothy (Jennifer) Egbert and Sara Egbert; grandchildren, Austin (Lindsay) Egbert, Taylor Fisher, Michael Fisher, Riley Fisher, Alivia Egbert, Layla Egbert, and Madilyn Egbert; great-grandchildren, Rowland and Elias Egbert; and brothers, Thomas (Louann) Egbert and William (Arlene) Egbert.
He was preceded in death by his son, Jeffrey Egbert; and siblings, Daniel Egbert, Colene Woerner, Donald Egbert, Fred Egbert, and two infant sisters.
Steve's graveside service will be 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, at Lee Cemetery, Vanlue, followed by a celebration of Steve's life at 3 p.m. at Ridge Chapel Church of the Nazarene, 370 OH-568, Carey.
HUFFORD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 1500 Manor Hill Rd., Findlay, 419-422-1500, is honored to take care of Steve.
Memorial contributions in Steve's name can be made to Bridge Home Health and Hospice, 15100 Birchaven Ln., Findlay, Ohio, 45840, or Cancer Patient Services, 1800 N. Blanchard St., # 120, Findlay, Ohio, 45840.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.huffordfh.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Alivia Egbert
September 1, 2024
I don't have many memories with him but I always remember him talking me and my sister fishing when I was younger
Leann Girdler
July 14, 2024
I am so sad to see this. You will be missed. I always will remember you calling me George!
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