1926
Melvin
2011
Melvin R. Stebleton
June 11, 1926 — June 11, 2011
Melvin R. Stebleton, 85 of Lima, Ohio died on Saturday, June 11, 2011, at Lima Convalescent Home in Lima, Ohio.
Born Tuesday, June 23, 1925 in Lima, Ohio, he was the son of Elmer Stebleton and Blanche Mayer Stebleton who preceded him in death. On February 5, 1955 he married Lorene Ayers, who survives in Lima.
He served in the Navy from 1943 until 1946. He was a Veteran of World War II.
Mr. Stebleton was a journeyman tool and die maker retiring from General Dynamics, he also had worked at Lima Locomotive and Sheller Globe. He was a member of American Legion Post 96 Lima, United Commercial Travelers, UAW retiree Local 2075. He enjoyed fishing, boating, camping, traveling, bowling and carpentry. He was an inventor with one patent credit.
Survivors also include four daughters, Debralee (Kenneth) Franks of Lima, OH, Pamela Stebleton of Lima, OH, Melody (Steven) Siefker of Elida, OH and Kelly (James) Binkley of Gomer, OH a son Gary (Victoria) Baker of Elida; five grandchildren Brian Baker of Waynesfield, Tony Franks of Elida, Christopher Siefker, of Columbus, Jennifer Siefker of Toledo and Gary Harrington of Cambridge; five great grandchildren . Carl Baker, Dameron Franks, Dakota Franks, McKenna Siefker and Paige Siefker; two brothers, Vernon (Virginia) Stebleton of Lima, OH and Jerry (Margaret) Stebleton of Lima, OH, two sisters, Rita (Louie) Frysinger of North Baltimore, OH and Cecilia (Larry) Grace; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, George Stebleton, Richard Stebleton and Gordon Stebleton.
A Funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Tuesday at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home with the Rev. Neal Whitney officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Mausoleum, Lima, OH.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, June 13, 2011, at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home, , , . Memorial contributions may be sent to Allen County Veterans Association.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com
Born Tuesday, June 23, 1925 in Lima, Ohio, he was the son of Elmer Stebleton and Blanche Mayer Stebleton who preceded him in death. On February 5, 1955 he married Lorene Ayers, who survives in Lima.
He served in the Navy from 1943 until 1946. He was a Veteran of World War II.
Mr. Stebleton was a journeyman tool and die maker retiring from General Dynamics, he also had worked at Lima Locomotive and Sheller Globe. He was a member of American Legion Post 96 Lima, United Commercial Travelers, UAW retiree Local 2075. He enjoyed fishing, boating, camping, traveling, bowling and carpentry. He was an inventor with one patent credit.
Survivors also include four daughters, Debralee (Kenneth) Franks of Lima, OH, Pamela Stebleton of Lima, OH, Melody (Steven) Siefker of Elida, OH and Kelly (James) Binkley of Gomer, OH a son Gary (Victoria) Baker of Elida; five grandchildren Brian Baker of Waynesfield, Tony Franks of Elida, Christopher Siefker, of Columbus, Jennifer Siefker of Toledo and Gary Harrington of Cambridge; five great grandchildren . Carl Baker, Dameron Franks, Dakota Franks, McKenna Siefker and Paige Siefker; two brothers, Vernon (Virginia) Stebleton of Lima, OH and Jerry (Margaret) Stebleton of Lima, OH, two sisters, Rita (Louie) Frysinger of North Baltimore, OH and Cecilia (Larry) Grace; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, George Stebleton, Richard Stebleton and Gordon Stebleton.
A Funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Tuesday at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home with the Rev. Neal Whitney officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Mausoleum, Lima, OH.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, June 13, 2011, at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home, , , . Memorial contributions may be sent to Allen County Veterans Association.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com
Funeral Service
JUN 14. 11:00 AM
Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home
920 N Cable Road
Lima, OH, US, 45805
http://www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com
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