Stephen Shearer

Stephen Shearer, 65, died Monday, March 8, 2021 at his home after being diagnosed with bile duct cancer in August. Having the same cancer as Walter Payton gave him courage to face the disease.

He was born August 2, 1955 in Fort Wayne.

On September 12, 1992 he married Deborah Ocock.

She survives along with two sons, Justin (Janielle) Shearer of Fort Wayne and Jacob Shearer of Topeka; a step-son, Jay (Ashley) Wetzel of Rome City; five grandchildren, Leah, Keona, Abigail, Caleb and Zachariah; and four siblings, Jack (Bonnie) Shearer of Fort Wayne, Jeff Zipay of Mansfield, Ohio, Diana (Rick) Bendele of Fort Wayne and Christina (Ken) Wormington of North Judson, Utah.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Shearer; his mother, Sharon (LeCount) Strieby; and a granddaughter, Elliona.

Mr. Shearer owned and operated S & D Services for 20 years. He enjoyed being with family and was an avid Chicago Bears and White Sox fan. Stephen also enjoyed being on the golf course and was a Corvette enthusiast.

A private family memorial will take place at a later date.

The family wishes to support the work that Riley Children’s Foundation has given Stephen’s granddaughter, Keona. Please direct memorial gifts to Riley Children’s Foundation, 30 South Meridian St., Ste. 200, Indianapolis, IN  46204, or give online at https://give.rileykids.org .

Yoder-Culp Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.  Online condolences may be shared at www.yoderculpfuneralhome.com .