Stephen Kent Arehart

Stephen Kent Arehart, age 62, of Elwood, passed away at his residence surrounded by his family after a stoic four-year battle with cancer on Thursday, January 26, 2023.
Steve was born in Elwood on January 24, 1961, to Bill and Jean Arehart.On October 23, 1982, he married Ruth Ellen (Hargrave) Arehart and they shared 40 years of marriage together.
Steve graduated Elwood Community High School with the class of 1979. After graduation he remained a lifelong resident of Elwood. He held several jobs throughout his career, including Excello, Hargrave Metal Processing, State Plating, Woodbridge Apartments, but retired from the Wal Mart Distribution Center in Marion. Sports were a large aspect of Steve's life and he was a staple at his boys' sporting events, volunteering as a coach for baseball, football, and wrestling. Steve also volunteered his Friday nights to be a part of the Elwood Football chain gang. He enjoyed watching his many nieces' and nephews' sporting events and was proud of their accomplishments. Steve was an avid fan of the Colts, Cubs and Indiana basketball.
When Steve was not volunteering his time to be a part of his son's sports, he loved to be outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, spending time at the lake, and deer camp with his many friends and hunting buddies. Steve's last trip North was spent at deer camp with his son and best friends. Steve is going to be remembered for his unique ability to change the mood of a room with his quick wit and love that he had for everyone he knew. There was nothing more important to Steve than his friends and family, he is going to be missed by many.
Steve is survived by his wife, Ruth Ellen Arehart of Elwood; two sons, Jordan Arehart of Elwood and Ethan Arehart of Elwood; mother, Jean Arehart; brother, Jeff (Debbie) Arehart of Elwood; granddaughter, Paisley Arehart; five nieces, Ariah, Tisha, Amber, Nikki, Desire, Ivy; sister-in-law, Sheila Cooper of Elwood; brother-in-law, Denny (Theresa) Blevin; cousin, Mark Chesterton; and best friend, Tim Nichols.
Steve was preceded in death by his father Bill Arehart; brother, Ronnie Arehart; and nephew, Ryan Blevins.
Visitation for Steve will be Sunday, January 29, 2023, 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm, at Dunnichay Funeral Home, 1113 S. Anderson Street, Elwood, Indiana.
The funeral service will be at 11:00 am Monday, January 30, 2023, at Dunnichay Funeral Home with CJ Steiner officiating.
Burial will follow the funeral service at Elwood City Cemetery, 1000 South E. Street, Elwood, IN.
Memorial contributions may be made to Elwood Athletics Department.
Online condolences can be given atwww.dunnichayfuneralhome.com.