Stephen M. Bixler

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Stephen M Bixler, age 67, of Harrison, on December 22, 2019. He was born on February 5, 1952 in Akron, Ohio to David and Dona (nee Clough) Bixler. Steve was a well-known local race car driver. He made so many wonderful friends that have been amazing through this time. Steve had the ability to fix anything. Steve married Marilyn Glacken on October 29, 1994, and he became a bonus dad to Kerry. Marilyn and Steve were a match made in heaven . . . anything she broke he would fix. He also helped many friends with fixing cars. Steve was close to his granddaughter Maddison. She grew up in the shop with him and they built a dune buggy together. There are so many memories and everyone is blessed to have known Steve.

Steve is survived by his loving wife Marilyn Bixler; bonus daughter: Kerry Rigabar; cherished grandchildren: McKenzie, Maddison & T.J. Rigabar; beloved siblings: Jodi (Kip) Kline, Terri Farrow, Pam (Bill) Rhoads, Cheryl (Doug) Romeo, Nancy (Floyd) DeWalt; Sister-in-law: Barbara (David) Swadener; brother-in-law: Robert (Kaye) Thornton and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents: David and Dona Bixler.

A Celebration of Steve's life will be on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at 2 PM at Eden Chapel United Methodist Church, 150 Dahlia, Cincinnati, OH 45233.
The family asks that in Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Ed Eiding Food Pantry, 150 Dahlia, Cincinnati, OH 45233 or to any Animal Shelter of your choice. Brater Winter funeral home is entrusted with the arrangements.

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Celebration of Life

JAN 4. 2:00 PM (EST)

Eden Chapel UMC
150 Dahlia Ave.
Cincinnati, OH, 45233

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