Steve Hovey age 64 of Fairbank passed away unexpectedly Monday May 31, 2021 at his home. He was born November 2, 1956 in Independence the son of Harry and Ruth (Beebe) Hovey. He attended and graduated from Wapsie Valley Community Schools with the Class of 1975. After high school he began working for World Radio first in Waterloo as a salesperson and then became the store manager his career spanned a total of 15 years serving as manager in various stores. He also worked at Silver Eagle Harley Davidson, Bertch Cabinet, Tyson and PPG all in Waterloo. Steve enjoyed fast cars in his younger years as well as working on gas engines and collecting different kinds of antiques and pop bottles. He is survived by three sisters; Vicki Hovey of Waterloo, Susan (Steve) Shaner of Oelwein and Lisa (Rod) Stoler of Jesup, five nieces and three nephews. Steve was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Shawn “Shelly” Carpenter.

Funeral Services will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the Hope Wesleyan Church in Independence, Iowa

Cards maybe sent in care of Steve to Susan Shaner 12-12th Ave. NW Oelwein, IA 50662