Steve Habig

Paul S. "Steve" Habig, 65, of Middletown, died Wednesday, March 14, 2012, at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born in Middletown on February 22, 1947 to parents Paul Henry and Cleonabel (West) Habig.

Steve had an Associates Degree from the Ohio College of Applied Science (OCAS). He worked in the Research Center at AK Steel, retiring in 1994 after 28 ½ years. He also earned a degree in Electronics from the Devry Institute. He was an honorary lifetime member of the Miami Valley Fourwheelers. Paul was "abducted" for the military serving with the Army 101st Airborne where, among many awards he won, were the Bronze Star & Commendation of Service medal and he attained the rank of Sergeant.

Mr. Habig is survived by his wife, Kathleen (Gentry) Habig; son, Scott S. (Heidi Palmer) Habig; mother, Cleonabel Habig; brothers, Michael (Mary) Habig & Douglas Habig; two honorary grandchildren, Hannah Courts & Owen Palmer; and special friends, Steve & Randi Rowe and their son, Ethan.

He was preceded in death by his son, Christopher D. Habig in 1999; and father, Paul Habig in 2005.

Funeral Service will be held Monday, March 19, 2012 at 2:00 pm at Wilson-Schramm-Spaulding Funeral Home, 3805 Roosevelt Blvd., Middletown. Visitation will be prior to the service from 12:00 - 2:00 pm. Interment will be at Woodside Cemetery.

Steve's Mantra: "I am your battery-operated Disabled American Veteran who defended you & your loved ones from the communist hoardes in beautiful, sunny, Southeast Asia ------fun capital of the world."

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