July 30, 1949 – May 8, 2022
Steven Edward Quear, 72, Cicero, passed away on May 8, 2022, at his home. He was born July 30, 1949, in Beech Grove, Ind., to Edward and Doris (Amsbury) Quear.
Steven was a graduate of Sharpsville High School with the Class of 1967. He then enrolled at ITT in Indianapolis and earned a degree in Architectural Engineering in 1969. He had worked for several years at Stokley Van Camp in Indianapolis, where cans were manufactured for food storage. That is where he met his future wife, Diane C. (Collingsworth) Quear. They were married on June 6, 1981.
Steven was a very active person and had served for several years as a Boys Scoutmaster for Troop #103. He was an Amatuer Radio Operator (WA9FTT) and a member of the Hamilton County Emergency Management Association. In 1995, he was awarded the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of efforts to save a life. He was a small aircraft pilot and a member of the Tipton Lions Club. Steven was a loyal fan of the Cincinnati Reds baseball team.
Surviving him is his beloved wife, Diane C. Quear of Cicero; father, Edward Quear of Tipton, Ind.; and sons, Scott (Stephanie) Quear of Lafayette, Ind., and Daniel (Amy) Quear of Colorado Springs, Colo.
Preceding him in death is his mother, Doris Quear; and a brother, Dale Quear.
Funeral Services will be held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at Hartley Funeral Home Cicero Chapel, 209 W. Jackson St., Cicero, with burial to follow at Cicero Cemetery. Pastor Mark Knapp will officiate. A time of visitation will be from noon until time of the services.
You may send condolences at hartleyfuneralhomes.com.