Stephen B. Croake

Stephen B. Croake, 64, of Middletown, died Sunday, November 2, 2014, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown on August 12, 1950 to parents Robert B. and Patricia L. (Mehl) Croake.

Steve graduated from Middletown High School in 1968 and went on to graduate from Miami University and attended the University of Georgia for Advanced Bank Degrees. He was past President / CEO of American Savings Bank where he had worked for 30 years. He was currently serving on the Board of Directors of the bank. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church where he had served as a Deacon and was also on the Board of Directors of Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Services Foundation Board. He was a member of Brown's Run Country Club, Middletown Elks Lodge #257, was a former member of Middletown Rotary and had been guest conductor of the Middletown Symphony. Steve served on many community committees and numerous other boards.

Mr. Croake is survived by his wife, Carol L. (Bellaw) Croake; son, Daniel J. Croake; stepson, W. Brad Uhl; stepdaughter, Elizabeth D. (Mark) Goodwin; brother, Michael R. (Beverly) Croake; sister, Candy (Jeff) Heffner; grandchildren, Nicholas J. Goodwin & Gillian B. Goodwin; aunt, Lela Croake Anderson; and numerous nieces & nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, November 5, 2014 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm at Wilson-Schramm-Spaulding Funeral Home, 3805 Roosevelt Blvd., Middletown. Funeral Service will be held Thursday, at 11:00 am at First Presbyterian Church, 2910 Central Ave., Middletown with Reverend Greg Gibson officiating. Interment will be at Woodside Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society, 2808 Reading Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45206.

Funeral Home:
Wilson-Schramm-Spaulding
3805 Roosevelt Blvd.
Middletown, OH
US 45044