Stephen was born November 6, 1943 in Marinette, WI to Clyde H. and Lucille S. Farr. He graduated from Green Bay East high school in 1962. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin, Madison in 1966, and a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Marquette University, Milwaukee WI in 1970, where he was an Omicron Kappa Upsilon graduate. He was commissioned with the rank of Captain, United States Air Force Dental Corps, completing a one year rotating internship at Andrews AFB MD in 1971. He served as general dental officer, Norton FB for two years, and then returned to school for dental specialty training receiving a Master of Science degree in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from the University of Michigan Medical Center, in Ann Arbor, MI in 1976. He returned to the Air Force as an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, duty stations including Ellsworth AFB, SD, teaching staff, Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center, Lackland AFB TX, becoming Board Certified in his surgical specialty at that time. Later assignments included RAF Upper Heyford, United Kingdom for 5 years and finished his military career at Sheppard AFB, TX, as Chief of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, being honorably retired at the rank of Colonel with 25 years of service. After two weeks of retirement, he began the private practice of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Wichita Falls, serving as President of the 13th District Dental Society as well as Medical Staff, United Regional Health Care System, maintaining credentials as Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor during his years of practice. Dr Farr truly loved his chosen profession; the well-being of his surgical patients always came first. He was devoted to his family serving for many years as both Indian Guide and Boy Scout leader. He also enjoyed being a novice rancher and farmer in Baylor Co Texas. Riding his lawn mower in his yard or yours was his therapy for many years.
He was preceded in death by his parents Lucille S. and Clyde H. Farr, Brother Richard C. Farr, and loving wife Patricia K. Farr. He is survived by sister-in-law Lea Farr of Blue Springs MO, four sons, Geoffrey S Farr and wife Laura, Gregory E. Farr and wife Laurie, all of Green Bay WI, Garrett T Farr and wife Carrie of Greeley CO, Christopher S. Farr and wife Lori of Waco TX, and loyal friend TJ Johnson, of Wichita Falls. Nine cherished grandchildren include Kirstin, Ethan, Evan, Nolan, Ayden, Abigail, Thomas, Theodore and Harrison.
The family would like to thank the staff of Hospice of Wichita Falls and the United Regional Healthcare System for their dedication to all their patients and exceptional level of care provided to the community. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of Wichita Falls. A celebration of life will be held in his honor on December 15th 2018 2:00 PM- 5:00 PM, 1807 Brazos St, in Wichita Falls.
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