Stephen Rhoad Obituary

Stephen Rhoad

Stephen Thomas Rhoad, 78, of Tiffin, passed away Friday, December 19, 2025, at Mercy Health - Tiffin Hospital.

Steve was born February 16, 1947, in Tiffin, to the late Robert and Mary Ellen (Rider) Rhoad. He married Marcia Shockley-Rhoad July 27, 2012, in Port Clinton, and she survives in Tiffin.

Steve graduated from Tiffin Columbian High School in 1965 and University of Cincinnati in 1970 with a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He was vice president of engineering at Webster Industries and eventually retired after 42 years with the company. Steve was also a pet lover and served on the board of directors for Humane Society of Seneca County. Steve was a member of AMVETS Post No. 48, Tiffin Eagles, and Tiffin Elks Lodge. He was also a member of St. John's United Church of Christ in Tiffin.

Steve was an avid golfer and loved sports. He was a fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes and Cincinnati Bearcats. Steve also loved spending time at Lake Erie with his wife, Marcia, and playing various crosswords and puzzles. Any game involving trivia was especially where Steve thrived.

Steve is survived by his wife, Marcia; two stepchildren, Stephanie (Tyler) Shockley-Lowe of Cleveland and Christopher Shockley of Naples, Florida; brother, Thomas (Kim) Rhoad of Michigan; sister, Sue Ellen (Terry) Bogner of Toledo; nephew, Cory (Sarah) Bogner of Toledo; niece, Amiee Bogner of Akron; great nephews, Oliver and Jack; sisters-in-law, Sue (Dallas) Heck, and Jean Bell, nephew Eric Heck; and great nephew, Wyatt Heck.

Steve is also survived by his beloved animals, PZ and Peanut, as well as grandpups, Kilo and Archie.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Kathy (Bell) Rhoad.

Memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Engle-Shook Funeral Home & Crematory in Tiffin with Chaplain Ben Sandrock officiating.

Memorial contribu-tions may be made to Humane Society of Seneca County or CASA.

Online condolences may be left for family at www.shookfamilyfh.com.