Stephen Michael Hardy, 73, of Oregon, Ohio passed away July 6, 2023. He was born to Robert and Susanna Hardy on December 30, 1949, in Toledo, Ohio. He graduated from DeVilbiss High School in 1968 where he excelled at football, wrestling and track & field. He went on to play football and wrestle at Bowling Green State University where he proudly graduated in 1973. Steve remained a loyal Falcon fan his entire life. He later obtained a master's degree from the University of Toledo. Steve married the love of his life Jean (Lepper) of Toledo, Ohio on May 12, 1972, and they spent 51 years together living in Rossford, Ohio before spending the last 40 years in Oregon, Ohio. Steve was an active member and Eucharistic Minister at All Saints Catholic Parrish; formally St Cyril and Methodious.

He worked at General Mills as a manager on the loading dock for 20 years until a forklift injury forced him into disability retirement. At that time, he began his new career in volunteering, spending the next two decades as a coach, teacher, and tutor. Steve coached football and track & field as well as taught theology and math at Cardinal Stritch High School. He also coached football at many levels in the Oregon School District where he also tutored students. He was always generous with his time with a genuine passion to help anyone in need. Besides volunteering his time, he enjoyed spending time with family, watching football and westerns, and watching his grandchildren participate in sports.

He is survived by his wife, Jean; children, Amibeth (Kevin) Seman of Northwood, Ohio and Stephen (Angela) Hardy of Sylvania, Ohio; grandchildren, Brennan Green and Mya Hardy; brothers and sisters in laws, Robert (Barbara) Hardy of Angleton, Texas and James (Janet) Hardy of Toledo, Ohio.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 13, at Eggleston Meinert & Pavley Funeral Home, 440 S. Coy Rd., from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. The family will also greet friends on Friday, July 14, 2023 at Epiphany of the Lord Parish - St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 729 White St., Toledo, Ohio, 43605 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Ignatius Catholic Cemetery.