Stephen D. Hobt's Obituary
Stephen D. Hobt, Esq,71, was born on February 20, 1952, to the late Ralph Eugene Hobt and Joan Ellen Hobt, née Ruppenkamp. Steve passed away peacefully on April 18, 2023, with his family at his side. Beloved husband of Debra Ann Hobt. Cherished father of Chris Hobt, Meghan (Daniel) Eddy, John (Julia) Crisafi, Melissa (Alex) Lopez, Alex (fiancé: Jenny Pineda) Hobt. Loving grandfather of Brian, Shelby, John, Aviana, Roman, Sterling, Capri, and Vale. Beloved brother of Dan (Nancy), Jim (Shelia), Tom (Denise), Mary Jo (Ryan) Mayberry, Phil (deceased), and Laura (Tim) McCormick.
Steve was born in Iowa City, Iowa. He matriculated at the University of Notre Dame and graduated from the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law at Cleveland State University. He was a practicing bankruptcy attorney for over 40 years.
His friends and family will miss his kind soul and willingness to help others. He was a respected colleague and mentor to many in the bankruptcy law community. He loved his work and loved helping his clients through challenging times. Outside of his work, he enjoyed spending time with his wife of almost 30 years and attending family gatherings. He loved playing with his grandchildren and sneaking them candy when their parents weren’t looking. As the oldest of seven, he took his big brother role seriously, offering support and a listening ear. His hobbies can be summarized by two words: Notre Dame. He also enjoyed tracking ancestry details and searching to uncover the stories of his ancestors.
Family and friends will be received from 12pm until 4pm on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at the Sunset Chapel, 6245 Columbia Road in North Olmsted Ohio. A Funeral Service will take place on Monday, April 24, 2023, at the Sunset Chapel at 10am and we will then process to Steve’s final place of rest at Sunset.
In Lieu of flowers please consider donating to the Legal Aid Society of Cleveland, 1223 West Sixth Street, Cleveland Ohio 44113 or The American Diabetes Association P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7032
Services can be viewed online at: http://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/viewer/87316/hash:2779052A1E653FE9
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