Steven Alan Alpaugh, age 80, of Adrian, died Sunday morning, April 6, 2025, under the compassionate care of Hospice of Lenawee. He was born April 27, 1944, in Jackson, the son of the late Stewart and Evelyn (Green) Alpaugh.
Steve was a 1963 graduate of Adrian High School. In 1965, he enlisted as a member of the United States Army, and he served his country overseas during the Vietnam War. Upon his Honorable Discharge in 1967, he later became a member of the National Guard, serving until retirement in 2004.
He married Judy Kay Ball on March 9, 1968, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Adrian. Together they raised three daughters and recently celebrated 57 wonderful years of memories.
Steve was employed for ten years at the former Cargotainer in Adrian before his 27-year tenure at Brazeway, where he served as a welder, a supervisor and a superintendent of shipping and receiving. A proud veteran, Steven held active memberships with the local American Legion, VFW, AmVets and the Eagles. In his younger years he belonged to local leagues for bowling, golfing, and pool. He was meticulous about his lawncare and the upkeep of his cars, and always had a huge heart for animals. He is remembered as a good father who was always present and advocating for his children, as well as for his strong personal convictions and genuine personality.
Surviving in addition to his wife, Judy, are his daughters, Stephanie Jones, Stacy (Bruce) Arnold, and Samantha (Dale) Thacker all of Adrian; seven grandchildren, Jalen, Jasmine (Shakaur), Dylan (Skyler), Alyssa, Meghan, Gage, and Alexander; and his beloved furry companions, Cooper, Blackie, Jerry, Smokey and Big Al.
In addition to his parents, Steve was preceded in death by his grandmother, G.G. Ruby Green; his brother, Terry Alpaugh; and nephew, Terry Alpaugh II.
Cremation will take place. The family will receive friends for a memorial visitation at the Anderson-Marry Funeral Home, Adrian, on Thursday, April 10, 2025, from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. Private inurnment will take place in Lenawee County Memorial Gardens in Tecumseh.
Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Lenawee. Friends can express sympathies to the family online by visiting the tribute wall at www.andersonfuneralservices.com. Arrangements have been made with the guidance of the Anderson-Marry Funeral Home, Adrian.