Stephen Joseph Schweitzer, of Cincinnati, Ohio, was born on Flag Day, June 14, 1944. He passed away just weeks before his 82nd birthday, on May 22, 2026, after bravely battling the awful disease, dementia, for more than a decade.

Steve graduated from Purcell High School in 1963 and went on to earn his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees on a football scholarship from the University of Cincinnati. In 1966, he married his sweetheart, Bearkitten, JoAnn Franks. They celebrated 59 years together last December.

Steve worked as a coach and teacher throughout his career, positively impacting the lives of thousands of athletes and students. He began his career at Moeller HS, then moved to Courter Tech (now Cincinnati State), Aiken HS, and finally to Colerain HS, where he remained until his retirement in 1998. At CHS, he taught and tutored Algebra, Geometry, and General Math, coached Girls' basketball, Football, and Track, and sponsored the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Breakfast Club. He was inducted into both the Purcell HS and CHS Athletic (100-year Coach) Hall of Fames, and at St. James Parish, he served on the board and coached couples in pre-Cana sessions.

He will be fondly remembered for his passions in retirement: his family, especially his grandchildren, golfing, gardening, and his UC Bearcats.

Steve was predeceased by his parents, Joseph G. and Thelma (Finke) Schweitzer, and brother, Joseph V. Schweitzer. He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 60 years, JoAnn (Franks) Schweitzer, his three children, Scott Jerome (Marcia), Stephanni Jo (Michael), and Joseph Roy (Tricia), his six grandchildren Christopher (Samantha), Sarah, Zachary, Elizabeth, Joseph (Breanna), and Davia; great-granddaughter Sloane; siblings, Joyce, Rita, and Mark (Peggy); and several nieces, nephews, cousins, family, and friends.  

An open-house-style visitation will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Paul R. Young Funeral Home, located in Mt. Healthy, 7345 Hamilton Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45231, from 10:00am-12:00pm, followed by eulogies and a liturgy from 12:00pm-1:00pm, and a cremains burial ceremony at St. James Church Cemetery, 3565 Hubble Road, Cincinnati, OH 45247. Feel free to wear Flag Day, UC, or CHS gear.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that donations be made in Stephen’s name to the University of Cincinnati Foundation, Colerain High School Boosters, Purcell Marion HS, City Gospel, or your own Alma mater.  Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.paulyoungfuneralhome.com