Roger L. Stealy, Sr.

Roger L. Stealy, Sr., 75, passed away at 6 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend.

He was born on June 12, 1945, in South Bend to the late Earl and Mildred (Frick) Stealy. He has remained a lifelong resident.  On Sept. 24, 1966, in Lakeville, he and Susan J. Kane were united in marriage. Susan preceded him in death on Feb. 1, 2020, after 53 years of marriage. He was the owner and operator of Bi County Service Center in Bremen and Quick Time Racing in Lakeville.

Roger is survived by his two sons: Roger (Whitney) Stealy and Rodney (Kari) Stealy, both of Bremen; five grandchildren: Conner, Alex, Carson, Dawson, and Sadie; a sister: Marilyn Creighton, South Bend; and a brother: Ron Stealy, South Bend. Roger is also survived by nieces, nephews and extended family.

Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, at the Palmer Funeral Home, within the Palmer Community Complex, 601 N. Michigan St., Lakeville. Friends may visit with the family from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Roger L. Stealy may be donated to the charity of the donor’s choice.