Steven Dewayne Centers Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Steven D. Centers, 67, of Wapakoneta, died 1:51 p.m., Thurs. May 26, 2022, at his home with his family at his side. He was born Dec. 12, 1954, in Lima, OH, the son of George E. & Viola (Conley) Centers, who preceded him in death. On June 10, 1978, he married Sheila Jo Hollis, and she survives. Other survivors include, a brother, Philip (Diana) Centers, Lakeview, OH, a sister, Julie Ann (Steve) Weil, Batavia, OH, a brother-in-law, L.V. (Shirley) Hollis, Wapakoneta, a sister-in-law, Judy (Mike) Gross, Wapakoneta, several nieces, nephews, great nieces & great nephews. He was preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, O.V. & Ann Hollis. Steve was a 1974 graduate of Wapakoneta High School. He retired in 2021, as an electrical engineer from Quincy Compressor, Bay Minette, AL, where he had worked for 31 years. Prior to that, he worked 12 years at LeRoi Dresser, Sidney, OH. Steve was a member of Faith Family Fellowship, Spanish Fort, AL, and had attended the Wapakoneta Church of the Nazarene. He was a past master of Hamer Lodge #167, F. & A.M. His other memberships include St. Marys Council #81, R. & S.M., Wapakoneta Chapter #183, R.A.M., Sidney Commandery, #46, and the former Koneta Chapter #385, O.E.S. Steve held a private pilot’s license and flew gliders. He also enjoyed woodworking, fly fishing, photography, and was an amateur radio operator. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Wed. June 1, 2022 at the Eley Funeral Home & Crematory, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta, with Pastor Steven Ambros officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta. The family will receive friends from 10-11 a.m., Wed. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the charity of the donor’s choice. Condolences may be expressed at www.eleyfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.

Steven Dewayne Centers

December 12, 1954 - May 26, 2022