Steven Fugate

Steven E. Fugate, 47, of Kettering, OH, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, January 31, 2012 following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Steve was a son of Herman H. & Elsie M. (Watson) Fugate, and was a 1983 graduate of Dixie High School in New Lebanon. He worked 11 years as a printed circuit technician for Thal-Mor Associates, Inc. of Dayton, until his illness prevented him from continuing. A huge fan of the Centerville Elks football program, he formerly served as a volunteer guide at the Dayton Art Institute. Preceded in death by mother Elsie on October 16, 2008. A loving and devoted father, Steve is survived by daughter Tara M. Fugate of Centerville: father Herman Fugate of New Lebanon: brothers Mike Fugate of New Lebanon; Rick Fugate & wife Melinda of Middletown, OH; and Tim Fugate of St. Petersburg, FL: mother of Tara, Debbie Venys of Centerville: and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call on the family from 5:00 - 7:00 PM Friday at the Robert L. Crooks Funeral Center at Preble Memory Gardens - 3377 US Rt. 35 - West Alexandria, OH. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cure Starts Now Foundation. Online guestbook and condolences at www.rlcfc.com. Interment Preble Memory Gardens Cemetery. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Steven Fugate please visit our Sympathy Store.