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SUMMERS, Steven age 60 of Bellbrook, beloved husband, father and friend, died suddenly on Wednesday, October 21, 2009. Steve loved his family and friends above everything in his life. He was cantankerous in a humorous way and lived his life to the fullest. Steve loved to cook, eat, garden, golf, collect cars and entertain friends and family. He loved playing with his beloved dogs, Spanky and Nacho and cats, Critter and Slobber. Steve was very generous and never met a stranger. He was bull headed, kind hearted and obnoxious with a wonderful sense of humor. Steve was a graduate of Centerville High School and University of Cincinnati where he earned his degree in Business Management in 1972. After graduating, Steve served in the National Guard. He managed the Summers Tire Sales in Miamisburg for 9 years and in 1981 he purchased the Summers Tire Sales in Centerville where he successfully helped everyone for 29 years. Many of his customers thought of him as their cars doctor and he thought of his customers as family. Steve and his wife Terry were high school sweethearts and attended the University together. They were married for 38 happy years. Preceded in death by his son, Joel M. Summers; father, Jack L. Summers; sister-in-law, Priscilla Swab; nephew, Stuart Smith; grand niece, Jessica Cook and mother and father-in-law, Victor and Mary Jane Smith. Steve is survived by his wife Theresa Summers; son, David (Angie) Summers; mother, Glenna Summers; brother, Doug (Jillora) Summers; brother, Michael (Lori) Cluxton; sisters, Cindy (John) Marohl and Janet (Jim) Summers; brothers-in-law, Robert (Carol) Smith, Victor (Alexa) Smith and Larry Swab; sisters-in-law, Mary (Mike) Higgins, Deborah Hempel and Christina Black; nieces and nephews, Stephen Summers, Andrew (Jennifier) Summers, Dustin (Marcia) Price, Lindsay Summers, Lori (Kenny) Kelly, Rebecca Burleson, Ryan (Jennifer) Higgins, Kevin Higgins, Heidi Smith, Logan Smith, Victoria Hempel, Devin Black, William (Debbie) Smith, Julie (Doug) Cook, Amber (Scott) Cohen, Rachel Smith and Josh Smith; great nieces and nephews, Zach and Nathan Summers, Ashley Smith, Cameron, Ethan and Braden Cook, Madelyn and Paige Cohen, Brianna and Allyssa Burleson and Katlyn Kelly, and many more family members and dear friends. The family will greet friends from 4:008:00PM on Monday, October 26 at Routsong Funeral Home, 81 N. Main St., Centerville, OH. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday at 10:30AM at St. Francis of Assisi with Father Tom Schmidt officiating. Burial to follow in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Judes Children's Research Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN 38105. Condolences and other tributes may be sent to the family at www.routsong.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Steven Summers
Bernadette Brown
November 10, 2009
What a sad loss for all who knew Steve and everyone in his family. I know him for about 12 years because that's where I took my car. He was honest, reliable, trustworthy, kind and fair. Everyone who knew him will miss him very much for a long long time. To the family: I have read every guest book entry and it's obvious he was a wonderful person dedicated to his family and friends. One time he told me he still might go back to college as he always wanted to be a lawyer (I think he said "lawyer.") God bless him richly and all his family.
Lori Gaccetta Tygerson
November 9, 2009
Hi Terry,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I call Cindy every year for her birthday and she told me the sad news. I know that there are no words that can take away your pain. But I know that Steve touch a lot of people’s lives by helping them out. I will always remember Steve for helping me when I had a problem with my car or tires. It was either Steve or Jack that was there to help me. Steve had a wonderful sense of humor and he could always put a smile on your face. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family.
With all our love,
Lori Gaccetta Tygerson
janet mehlberth
November 2, 2009
DearTerry,David,Glenna,Doug,Cindy@Janet and family. My heart felt condolences to all of you. I'll always remember my first set of new tires I bought from Steve in 1976. I'll always remember my close friendship with Janet God Bless all of you. My prayers are with you always.
October 30, 2009
Terry -
Steve was like a member of the family. He was a beacon of honesty and friendship and we'll miss him. Sending kindest thoughts your way...
The Grunwald Family
Shane Taylor
October 30, 2009
Terri, our prayer go with you and your family... What would our the world be like with out Steve? pretty Normal, I suppose, but who wants "normal"? Who would make us hysterical with laughter?Who would help a freind down in the dumps and Who would give us all his honest opinions.Yes, He was a mood elevator, and energizer. Steve was one of a kind. We were lucky to be his friend.
Shane & Crissy Taylor
Doug Cartwright
October 28, 2009
Terry, my prayers are with you and your family...I will miss Steve's warm smile and kind words. He was a good friend. May the Lord comfort you through this difficult time.
BOB VARI
October 28, 2009
OUR SYMPATIES TO YOUR FAMILY .STEVE WAS ALWAYS FRIENDLY ,FUNNY AND FAIR .SOMETIMES I WOULD HOPE MY CAR NEEDED MORE SERVICE JUST TO VISIT HIM.MAY STEVE REST NOW!
Lisa Gilbert- Nueslein
October 28, 2009
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family.
Lisa, Morgan and Nicholas
JOANNA
October 27, 2009
Teri and family ,so sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you always.
Terry @ Tracy Soper
October 26, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Tim & Marcia Prugh
October 26, 2009
Terry,
Our condolences to you and all of Steve's family. Steve was our friend and will be missed BIG time.
Angela Cook
October 26, 2009
I didn't know Steve personally, but when I went to the shop in Centerville he was always there and happy. I was just there last Monday and he was there as always. He was such a nice guy and I'll miss seeing him. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. May God be with you all.
jim hilt
October 25, 2009
Dear Terry, David, Glenna, Doug, Cindy, Janet and family,
The news brought back a lot of memories: days at CHS, pretty Alter girls, the house on McEwen Road, Sarge chasing me to the hood of my car, getting tires in the 'Burg, the Smith place on E. Franklin, AxeMen, parties, we were kids and Steve was a buddy.
I pulled out the '67 Elkonian and looked at the Summers Tire ad with Yeck, Clark, Doug, Steve and me. I actually remember cruising down to Miamisburg for that photo.
Best man at my wedding and caused a little delay when he was MIA when the pictures were to be taken. Seems he was off decorating my '70 Beetle, had a knack for knowing what was really important.
I pray that you find peace in this time of loss.
October 25, 2009
Terry and FamilySo sorry to hear about Steve. He was a great and cantankerous guy. I will miss him . He is now with his Son and Scott planning the next golf game! Earlene Reed svcc.
Donna Morris Haworth
October 25, 2009
May God give your family the strength to face the days to come, peace that you can only find in Him, and love that you will carry in your hearts forever!
Bridges family
October 24, 2009
We are so sorry for the loss of Steve. We depended on him for all our cars maintenance and repairs. We could always count on his help and his humor. Steve will be missed by many. Our prayers go out to his family.
Karmen & Tony Vradelis
October 24, 2009
To the Summers Family,
We came to know Steve through his father, Jack, a neighbor of ours. We recognized Steve's good qualities immediately. He always had a kind word and a warm smile for us when we would deliver our car for maintenance. He was the best....honest, dependable, and a good and caring person. Our deepest sympathies are extended to each and every member of the family.
Ron McKiddy
October 24, 2009
Over the years, Steves Dad, Jack, would send me to the Centerville store for work,so I had did deals with Steve. I lived in the Burg, then. Very sorry to hear of his passing, My thoughts to his wife and kids, brothers/sisters and other family members.
Ken & Marty Welty
October 24, 2009
We are at a loss for words ,we as everyone else loved Steve and will miss every aspect of his character .I would always have something to call my husband and tell him after seeing Steve at the shop ....always had a great story and always spoke of his family . He would even have our 4 year old grand daughter Elizabeth laughing (and always offered her a dougnut to get her more hyped up,he loved watching her run around in circles).He will be missed by all .Our deepest sympathy goes out to you his family .
Brian Nueslein
October 23, 2009
Steve will be missed dearly. A prince of a guy with a perpetual smile and a quick wit. He made downtown Centerville more warm and cheerful.
Julie Dixon
October 23, 2009
Terry,
Steve was all of these wonderful things that have been written, everyone could see it. I'm so so sorry for your loss.
Love,
Cassie Palguta
October 23, 2009
Steve and Terry were my neighbors for years in Bellbrook. The first time we met Steve he was helping to get snow off our driveway. He was a good neighbor and the type of man you just knew was kind from the moment you met him. He will look good in wings. My prayers are with you Terry and all of your familly.
Greg Rooney
October 23, 2009
Mt condolences to the family. Steve was a great guy with a big heart and a good sense of humor that could always make me laugh. I will miss him dearly.
Harold Baker
October 23, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Bruce and Mary Conley
October 23, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Steve was a wonderful friend and will be greatly missed.
October 23, 2009
I've know Steve for over 25 years just from the business he's performed for me. I worked in the Post Office behind his shop. However, there was never a time he didn't remember me and exchanged kind words. Steve was great guy and will be missed by all !!
Rob Lopardo, Centerville
Sherri Edgar
October 23, 2009
Steve was a generous man, with a kind heart, and a tremendous sense of humor. He will be missed by all.
Sherri and Marty Edgar
Kim Koepfer
October 23, 2009
Steve was one of the most loving people in the world. His heart was made of gold and our family will never be able to thank him and Terry for all that they have done for us. We will miss him dearly but the smile he left in our memories will always remain. I hope that him and Scott are opening that perfect golf course now! With love and prayers for the Summers Family,
Kim Koepfer (Walton)
Dan Keyes
October 23, 2009
My condolences and sympathies to The Family. I consider Steve, a Big Brother.
jon bevis
October 23, 2009
I have known Steve for over 40 years, and have done wonderful business with him as I worked for Centerville Schools. He will be greatly missed by the entire community. His humor was always something that made you smile.
Your Golf Game now Steve, will be the best.
See you some day down the road Buddy!
Jon Bevis
lynda hornick
October 23, 2009
one of the greatest guys i will ever know!such a big heart and the sweetest man ever!I will miss him forever!Love Lynda @svcc
Darrell Norrod
October 23, 2009
My condolences to Steve's family! Most might know that Steve and I were very good friends. I saw Steve only three weeks ago, and we both spoke of each others prior years of youth and good health! We also joked of each others gray hair and how we ran up and down the basketball court in search of the winning shot! Steve was a winner! Steve will always be in my memories with laughter and smiles at my jokes.
Steve was my friend in life and I am proud to say it to the world.
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