Steve Topil

Steve Topil, 65, of Rising City died Saturday, December 23, 2017 at the Butler County Health Care Center.

IN LIEU OF FLOWERS: Steve's family asks that a memorial contribution be made to Family Wishes for later designation.

Steve was born December 2, 1952 in David City to Joseph and Lillian (Zavodny) Topil.  He met his future wife, Susan Petersen, at the Butler County Fair.  Four years later, on August 13, 1977, the weekend of the Butler County Fair, they were married at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in David City.  Steve worked for the Summit Township in road maintenance until the department was adopted by Butler County.  Steve worked in the Butler County Road Department ever since.

Steve loved tinkering on cars and tractors, and this love was especially handy while he helped his boys with various projects including their race cars.  In his free time Steve could be found working in his garden, hunting, cheering on the Topil Racing team, or spending time with his granddaughter, Atley.  He joined the Rising City/Surprise Fire Department in 1978 and proudly served as their Chief for 27 years from, 1981-2008.  Steve enjoyed driving bus for the Rising City Schools for many years.  Friendships held a special place in Steve’s heart and he cherished each one of his friends that he met during his journey through life.

Survivors include his wife of 40 years Sue, sons: Nicholas (Mandi) and daughter Atley Topil of Rising City, Adam (Mandy) Topil of Rising City; Brothers: Tom Topil and Joe G.(Carol) Topil both of Rising City; Brothers-in-law: Bill (Shirley) Petersen of Central City and Bob Petersen of Fremont; Sister-in-law: Mary Lou (Tom) Vossler of Exeter and many nieces and nephews.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers: Richard, Harry, and Gary Topil and sisters-in-law: Jolene Topil and Laura Topil and his parents-in-law