Richard Stein Obituary

Richard Frank Stein

Apr 20, 1929 - Dec 18, 2025

Port Clinton, Ohio

Richard Frank Stein, 96, of Port Clinton, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Edgewood Manor in Port Clinton. Richard was born April 20, 1929, in Sandusky, the son of Norbert and Renata Keller Stein.

Richard graduated from Port Clinton High School in 1947 and was president of his senior class. He married the love of his life, Rosella Bebow Stein, May 20, 1950, and she survives. He is also survived by his two sons, Jim (Diane) Stein of Bellefontaine, John (Sandy) Stein of Naples, Florida; and three grandsons, Joseph and Nicholas Stein of Bellefontaine, and Richard (Aleisha) Stein of Lyman, South Carolina.

He worked at Mathews Boat Company and Ohio Public Works before serving in the US Navy from 1951 to 1955 during the Korean Conflict. Upon returning from service, he worked at Port Clinton Water Works and then joined American Bank, now Key Bank. He worked 30 years, beginning as a bookkeeper and retiring as executive vice president and board member.

After retirement, he served as Port Clinton City Treasurer for 15 years. He was a 55-year member of Kiwanis, including past president. He was also involved in Elks, Salvation Army, Red Cross (an avid blood donor), American Legion, Ottawa County tax abatement, Boy Scout Committee Chairman and Music Boosters (treasurer for 8 years). Richard was a lifetime member of Immaculate Conception Church.

Richard was honored to be part of PCHS's celebration of 100 years of football last fall as its oldest surviving player. Besides football, he was also a bicycle enthusiast, riding over 40,000 miles. Richard enjoyed tennis, fishing, and most of all spending time with family. This past May, Richard and Rosella celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary.

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday, December 26, 2025, at Gerner-Wolf-Walker Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Immaculate Conception Church, Port Clinton, with the Rev. Jonathan Wight officiating. Interment will be at a later date.

The family would like to thank the kind and caring staff at Edgewood Manor and Southern Care Hospice for their care of Richard.

Memorial contribu-tions can be made to Immaculate Conception Church or School in Richard's honor.