Steven R Rhodes

To my family and friends, if you're reading this, I am cruising on my Harley Road Glide along the coast, wind in my face with the throttle open and the pipes humming loud as can be.
I've been blessed with a wonderful life, the best family and friends one can ask for. My memories at Edgewood High School and classmates from the class of 1976, bring a smile to me, playing Football, Basketball, Baseball and running track. I loved the time spend with my sons, coaching their sports, T-Ball, baseball, and being there with them during their Boy Scout years. I also had a blast starting the North Kingsville Flag Football league in the late 70's, even if it didn't last long! I want to say thank you to my colleagues and customers at Weber Electric, I retired after 21 years and was fortunate to never to have worked a day in my life because of you. I was passionate about riding my Harley, met a lot of wonderful people on many bike rides and had some of the greatest times with you all.
To my family I leave behind, don't weep for me, I am happy, smiling and healthy again. To my sons, Derek and Dustin, I love you; and to my grandchildren, Harley "Peanut" and Max, I cherished the time we spent together; to the love of my life, Dawn Franklin, thank you for being by my side and sharing new memories with me; to my siblings, I appreciate the memories we shared and the love you gave me, Sharon (Chuck) Dewey, Sheila (Ed) Dansereau, Dennis (Connie) Rhodes, and Janet (Mark) Falke; and to my "brother," Sid Mitchell and my bestest of friends, Donnie Cosner and Dan Hennigan, thanks for all the laughs, we had a blast together!
I look forward to seeing my parents, Gordon "Dusty" and Lenna M. (nee: Hawn) Rhodes again; as well as my grandparents, Claude and May Hawn and Roland and Eleanor Rhodes; and all those gone on before me, what a reunion it will be!
Love,
Steven R. Rhodes
April 19, 1958 – February 3, 2023
Family and friends will gather on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 from 4PM-6PM at Thompson-Smith-Nesbitt Funeral Home, 345 Main St., Conneaut, where a time of sharing and reflection will follow at 6:00PM, the family encourages friends to write down favorite stories or memories that can be read.
A celebration of life will also be held this summer and will be announced by the family.
Inurnment will take place at Greenlawn Memory Gardens, at the convenience of the family.
The family suggests in lieu of flowers to contribute to the American Lung Association in his memory.
Online guestbook and condolences available at www.thompsonsmithnesbitt.com