Stephen Fuller

Stephen Kent Fuller, age 58, of Barron Lake Road, Niles, Michigan died on Saturday, October 6, 2012 at his home unexpectedly, but of natural causes. He was born October 26, 1953 in Niles to Orville Eugene and Katherine Berniece (Young) Fuller. He was a lifetime area resident and attended Brandywine Schools.

Stephen was a United States Army Veteran, serving during the Vietnam era. He enjoyed practicing survivalist activites. He was a sheet metal worker for Dayco Industries and was formerly employed by Quality Glass and Modineer in Niles.

On August 25, 1978 in Niles, Michigan, Stephen married the former Rebecca V. Ehas who survives. Also surviving are sons Tyson Kent Fuller and Thomas John Fuller, both of Niles, stepchildren Brandy Renee Bybee of Napoleon, Ohio and Joshua Shea Bybee of Virginia, grandchildren Nykoma and Brea Elledge and Dakota Jenkins. He is also survived by brothers Dennis Fuller of Buchanan, Robert Fuller of Wilcox, Arizona and sisters Patricia Novacek of Indiana and Audrey (& Richard) Manigold of Niles and several nieces and nephews.

Stephen was preceded in death by his parents and brother Thomas Fuller.

The family will gather privately for services on Monday, October 15, 2012 at the Veterans Memorial at Silverbrook Cemetery with military honors provided by both the U.S. Army Honor Guard and American Legion Post #51 of Buchanan.

Contributions in memory of Stephen Kent Fuller may be made to the Animal Shelter of choice.

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