Stephen C Reas Sr.

Garrett – Stephen C Reas Sr. – 81, of Garrett, passed away Wednesday April 10, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

He was born January 18, 1943 in Fort Wayne to Elmer and Marceyle (Balmer) Reas.

Steve was an Amtrak Engineer working for the Pennsylvania Railroad, Penn Central Railroad and Conrail. He also co-owned and operated 3 different taverns in the area, Joe’s Place in Ashley, The Retreat in Auburn and Wayne Street Tavern in Waterloo.

He married Eleanor Topp on February 14, 1986 in Maui, Hawaii and she passed away November 23, 2000.

Surviving is a son, Stephen C Reas Jr of Garrett: daughters, Shelley (Jim) Ohneck of Fort Wayne, Renee Pfister of Auburn, Kelley Young of Fort Wayne, Shelli (Richard) Cundy of Waukesha, Wis and Kelli Strock of Elkhart; 10 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and 1 great, great grandchild; brother and sister in law, David (Bonnie) Reas of Fort Wayne; sister and brother in law, Kathy (Jr) Amstuz of Fort Wayne.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and grandson Clinton Swaidner.

Services will be at 6 PM Wednesday April 17, 2024 at Feller and Clark Funeral Home, 1860 Center Street, Auburn, IN 46706 with his son in law, Jim Ohneck officiating. Calling is 4 hours prior to the service Wednesday from 2 to 6 PM at the funeral home. Memorials can be given in memory of Steve to the DeKalb County Humane Shelter. To send Condolences visit www.fellerandclark.com.