Obituary for James H. Stephan

James H. Stephan age 81 of Forest died Fri. Mar. 7, 2025 at his residence. He was born Sept. 26, 1943 in Forest to the late Howard E. & Goldie N. (Cramer) Stephan. Jim married Carol S. Quail on Dec. 30, 1963 and they celebrated 57 years together, she passed Apr. 29, 2021.

Mr. Stephan is survived by a daughter Valerie Stephan, Forest, 2 sons Robert Stephan, Bellefontaine, Charles Stephan, Kenton, 2 grandchildren Felicity Stover and John Stephan, 2 sisters Kathy Clark and Kristine Gardner, both of Forest. He was preceded in death by a brother John Stephan.

James graduated from Forest High School. He worked at Rockwell in Kenton for many years, and was a volunteer with the Jackson Forest Fire Department for 35 years. He was a member of the Mt. Blanchard Gun Club, NRA and enjoyed the shooting sports, attending gun shows and motorcycles–especially trips to Daytona Beach, Florida for Bike Week.

Funeral Services will be held at the Clark Shields Funeral Home on Mar. 13, 2025 at 12:00PM with Justin McCall officiating. Interment will be be in Old Mission Cemetery. Upper Sandusky. Visitation is on Mar. 13, 2024 from 10:00AM-12:00PM before time of services.

Memorial contributions may be made to Forest Jackson Fire Dept. or Forest Jackson Library in care of Clark Shields Funeral Home 301 S. Patterson St. Forest, OH 45843.

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