Steven P. Vaughan

Steven P. Vaughan, 73, of Hoagland, Indiana passed away on Monday, November 11, 2019, at his residence. His death was unexpected and followed an apparent heart attack.

He was born on August 28, 1946 in Allen County, Indiana, to the late Harry M. Vaughan and late Dolores A. (Dammeier) Vaughan. He was united in marriage to Charlotte K. Fuelling, daughter of Hugo and Elaine, on June 11, 1972 at Antioch Lutheran Church in Hoagland and she survives.

Steve served his country in the United States Marines Corps during the Vietnam War, being assigned to Headquarters Company of the 2nd Marine Division, and was honorably discharged after attaining the rank of Sergeant.

He was a member of Antioch Lutheran Church in Hoagland, where he had served on the church council. He was also a member of Thrivent Financial (formerly AAL), Tri State Gas, Engine, and Tractor Show, American Legion Post 296 and HAAA (Hoagland Area Advancement Association).

Steve was a graduate of Elmhurst High School. Steve was employed with the Allen County Sheriff’s Department as a confinement supervisor and dispatcher, retiring in 2001. He was the proud owner of Vaughan’s Video and Deli in Hoagland which was a family owned business. He also previously worked for Lewis & Christian Office Supply.

He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren in all of their sporting events and other activities, he was their biggest fan. Being family conscious, he enjoyed taking his family to Jellystone Campground in addition to vacations in Tennessee and Florida Outside of his family, being a Marine and serving his country meant the world to him, it is only fitting that he passed away on Veterans Day. Steve also enjoyed a good hand of “Hoyle” poker and visiting various casinos with his wife, Charlotte.

Steve is survived by his wife of 47 years, Charlotte K. Vaughan of Hoagland, Indiana; son, Chad S.(Lori) Vaughan of New Haven, Indiana; daughter, Stacey R.(Chris) Fields of Hoagland, Indiana; daughter, Stephanie K. (Jason) Brickley of Ossian, Indiana; three children from a previous marriage, including Steven P. (Frances) Vaughan, Jr. of Bluffton, Indiana and their children, Lesli, Lynzi, and Daniel; brother, Harry W. (Sharon) Vaughan of Fountain Hills, Arizona; brother, Richard R. Vaughan of Hawkinsville, Georgia; eight grandchildren, Allison Vaughan, Aidan Vaughan, and Tyler Vaughan; Payton Fields, Preston Fields, and Peri Fields; Jordyn Brickley, and Owen Brickley; and two step-grandchildren, Kaylie Fields and Kelsey Fields.

He is preceded in death by a brother, Michael G. Vaughan and a son-in-law, Jason Smitley.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 16, 2019, at Antioch Lutheran Church in Hoagland, Indiana with Pastor Dave Taylor and Pastor Dave Newcomer officiating. Burial will follow in Monroeville Memorial Cemetery with military honors being conducted by American Legion Post #43.

Friends will be received from 2-5 & 6-8 p.m. on Friday, November 15, 2019, in the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home – Jacobs Chapel in Monroeville and one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.

Preferred memorials can be given to Antioch Lutheran Church, Worship Anew or Hoagland Youth League.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Zwick & Jahn Funeral Homes, Jacobs Chapel in Monroeville, Indiana.