Steven D. Beidleman

Steven Dale Beidleman, 72, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away on November 24th at 10:49 pm at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. He was born on November 25th, 1948 (Thanksgiving Day) to Donald and Janet Beidleman in Toledo, Ohio. Growing up, Steve spent countless summers enjoying his family’s cottage at Ackerson Lake in Jackson, Michigan. He also had an insatiable love of sports, especially softball and baseball. Steve graduated from Rogers High School in 1966, later attending St. Pete Junior Collage in St. Petersburg, Florida. Upon returning home he was employed at Eastern Airlines at Toledo Express Airport until he was drafted into the Army during the Vietnam War. Shortly before he began his basic training, he was reclassified, ending his responsibility for services to the United States. At this point, Steve began his career as a carpenter working construction. Steve enjoyed spending his time at The Battery Shop and Bayer Hardware, where he developed long time friendships. He married Janis Archambeau on March 23rd, 1971 (later divorced). Their son Jason Michael Beidleman was born later that year. He survives with his wife, Carrie, and daughters, Parker and Anette, residing in Cincinnati, Ohio. Steve was proceded in death by his parents, Don and Janet; grandmother, Ora Wiley; and his long time partner of many years, Karen Price. Steve lived a simple life. He had a great love for animals and was surround by beloved friends and neighbors that lovingly supported him through his final days. We all are grateful for the care he received by the doctors and nurses, not only at St. Vincent’s, but at Hospice as well. He was treated with kindness, humility, compassion and love. A Celebration of Life will take place at Charlie’s Restaurant, 6945 W. Central Avenue, Toledo, on December 4th from 11:30 am-4:00 pm.