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Carl Roderick Steward Sr.

July 22, 1941 – July 30, 2025
Obituary of Carl Roderick Steward Sr.
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Wappner Funeral Directors Mansfield

Carl Roderick Steward, Sr., passed on July 30, 2025, at Columbus Healthcare Center. Born on July 22, 1941, to Charles and Gladys (Ruhl) Steward, Carl was a lifelong resident of Mansfield, Ohio.

He was a bus driver with Madison Local Schools and was a guard at the Ohio State Reformatory. He was also a roofer, painter and truck driver and a proud Army veteran.

Carl attended church at Corner Stone. Carl participated in gatherings at the local VFW and enjoyed fishing.

He is survived by his children, Jody (Kerra) Steward, Robin (Steve) Steward-Rielly, Judy Sallerson, and Sharron Steward; siblings, Arthur Steward, Raymond (Jan) Steward, and Pauline Shaffer; grandchildren, Madison Steward, Shayla Steward, Joshua Steward, Jenneva (Kenneth Pitre) Steward, Brian Steward, Jody Hutchison, Daniel (Autumn) Collins and Samuel Sallerson, several great grandchildren, and many cherished family and friends.

Carl was preceded in death by his parents; son Carl Steward, Jr.; brothers Charles Steward Jr., Virgil Steward, and Earl Lee Steward, and brother-in-law Larry Shaffer.

Burial will be held at Windsor Park Cemetery on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, with a graveside service beginning at noon at the grave.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Richland Newhope, 314 Cleveland Avenue, Mansfield, OH 44902.

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FAMILY

Charles StewardFather (deceased)

Gladys (Ruhl) StewardMother (deceased)

Jody Steward (Kerra)Children

Robin Steward-Rielly (Steve)Children

Judy SallersonChildren

Sharron StewardChildren

Arthur StewardSibling

Raymond Steward (Jan)Sibling

Pauline ShafferSibling

Madison StewardGrandchildren

Shayla StewardGrandchildren

Joshua StewardGrandchildren

Jenneva Steward (Kenneth Pitre)Grandchildren

Brian StewardGrandchildren

Jody HutchisonGrandchildren

Daniel Collins (Autumn)Grandchildren

Samuel SallersonGrandchildren

Severalgreat-grandchildren

Manyfamily and friends

Carl Steward, Jr.Son (deceased)

Virgil StewardBrother (deceased)

Charles Steward, Jr.Brother (deceased)

Larry ShafferBrother-in-law (deceased)

DONATIONS

Richland Newhope314 Cleveland Avenue, Mansfield, Ohio 44902

Services

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