Steven Shoemaker

Steven Ivan Shoemaker, 73, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Arlington Manor. Steve was born on July 21, 1951, in Bowling Green, to Marvin and Mary Ellen (Brown) Shoemaker.

Steve worked as a carpenter and was a member of Findlay Moose Lodge #698, as well as Community Bible Church in Arlington. He loved NASCAR, but not as much as he loved his family.

Left behind to cherish Steve’s memory are his sons, Ivan (Bobbie Jo) Shoemaker of Mt. Cory, Steven (Tracy) Shoemaker of Findlay, Scott (Michelle) Shoemaker, and Thomas (Janine) Shoemaker of Palm Bay, Florida; 16 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and siblings, Marygene (Phil) Luoma of Ocala, Florida, and Dan Shoemaker of Houcktown. He is also survived by lifetime companion, Deb Neville; and the mother of his children, Pat Swisher.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Gene Shoemaker; grandson, Tyler Van Wormer; great-grandson, Michael Groves; and sisters-in-law, Judy Shoemaker and Kathy Shoemaker.

Family and friends may visit on Sunday, August 25, 2024, from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at HUFFORD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 1500 Manor Hill Rd., Findlay, (419-422-1500). There will also be additional visitation on Monday, August 26 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at which time there will be a funeral service, officiated by Toriano Henry.

In Steve’s memory, donations can be made to Flag City Honor Flight, P.O. Box 885, Findlay, OH 45839 or www.flagcityhonorflight.org

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.huffordfh.com.