Stephen G. Hickman

Stephen G. Hickman, 68, of Tiffin, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024 at Arbors of Sylvania.

Stephen was born September 23, 1955, in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late George “Pete” and Joyce “JJ” (Jones) Hickman. He married Brenda L. (Durst) at the Bascom United Methodist Church on October 24, 1992 and she survives in Tiffin.

Other survivors include his daughter, Desiree (Ryan) Weller of Bascom, six grandchildren, Elizabeth, Annemarie, William, Samuel, Rylynn and McKenna and a sister, Sharon (Daniel) Frey of Florida.

Stephen was a graduate of Spartanburg High School in South Carolina and went on to attend Clemson University. Soon after, he chose to dutifully serve his country and joined the Air Force, where he was stationed in Minot, SD working on the flight line. He gained valuable skills during this time working as a Mid-Air Refueler during Vietnam. Stephen’s dedication to the knowledge of metallurgy later helped him excel in his career as a Tool and Die Journeyman after his time in the service. The tools of his trade carved many paths of success in his life. While he established hands-on mastery in Tool and Die, he also forged the foundation of a wonderful marriage of 32 years. He met the love of his wife, Brenda, at Allied Signal, where they both worked at the time. He moved to Ohio after leaving Allied to marry Brenda, October 24, 1992. Stephen finally retired from Whirlpool in Clyde as a Tool and Die maker in 2022.

His love of Harley’s sparked his creativity to paint motorcycles on the side—some of them still on the road today! He enjoyed attending grandkids’ sporting events, spending time with his grandkids, camping, and fishing for that “big one” at Heritage Springs. Some of his favorite past times were looking for a laugh while telling jokes and stories by the fire. He was a dedicated Browns fan and OSU fan, a member of Bascom United Methodist church, and Tiffin Amvets.

As a kind and loving husband and hard-working man with a strong faith in God, he offered life skills to his grandkids that will be cherished forever. He will be greatly missed by all those who had the pleasure of meeting this soft spoken man.

There will be a private family visitation held at Engle-Shook Funeral Home & Crematory in Tiffin.

Memorial contributions may be made to Seneca County Humane Society. On-line condolences may be left for the family at www.shookfamilyfh.com.

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