Steven Helton

Steven L Helton, 76 of Rossford Ohio took his first step towards heaven on Saturday, April 6th, 2024 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg.

Steve was born in Kingsport, TN to Cleo (Stapleton) and Lawrence Helton on October 16, 1947. Steve graduated from Rossford High School in 1965 where he excelled in pitching for the baseball team. He furthered his education for 2 years at Owens Community College. He was proud to serve in the USAF from 1969-1972 followed by 2 years in the Air National Guard. Steve was hired out as a conductor on the B&O railroad in 1966 that later became CSX Transportation. Steve retired after 41 years of service in 2007. Steve began his coaching career by coaching his sons and their childhood friend Brian Lorenzen in baseball, basketball and flag football. Steve loved coaching and continued by coaching girls high school basketball from 1993 thru 2019.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents Cleo and Lawrence Helton and his wife’s parents Margaret Ann and George Brimmer.

Steve is survived by his wife, Cathy (Brimmer) whom he met in 1964, married in 1967 and continued their loving marriage for 56 years. Steve is also survived by his brother Chris; sister Debbie; his sons John (Jennifer) and Blaine (Julie); grandchildren – Emma, Olivia, Madeline, Sophia and Grace.

While Steve had his serious side, he enjoyed being the life of the party by telling jokes and being lighthearted in nature.

Cathy and her sons would like to recognize the family, friends and the Hospice caregivers that went above and beyond in helping with the caregiving for Steve. The abundance of love and support that our family received is deeply cherished.

Friends and family will be received on Friday, April 12, 2024 from 3-7 pm at Walker Sujkowski Funeral Home, 830 Lime City Rd. Rossford, Ohio 43460. Those who wish to make memorial contributions in Steve’s honor are asked to consider Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 E. River Rd, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551. Condolences may be made to the family online at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com.