Gerald Stebelton: key obituary facts
Is Gerald Stebelton dead? Yes. Gerald Stebelton died on October 14, 2026, at age 87.
Cause of death: Gerald Stebelton's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Gerald Stebelton known for?
He was an American politician.
More about Gerald Stebelton
Born: 13 September 1939.
Place of birth: Lancaster.
Gender: male.
Occupation: politician.
Nationality: United States.
Education: Ohio State University.
Gerald Stebelton, an engineer and former Republican member of the Ohio House of Representatives, died October 14, 2026, aged 87.
Born in Lancaster, Ohio, on September 13, 1939, he studied at Ohio State University. His work included service as an aeronautical engineer and contracting officer for Battelle Memorial Institute.
During the 1960s and 1970s, he led negotiating teams in Iran and Germany. Stebelton later earned a law degree and became an assistant prosecuting attorney in Franklin County. He went on to practice law in Lancaster and was senior shareholder of the firm Stebelton, Aranda & Snider. His public service included roles on the Lancaster City Council and Board of Education, as well as membership on the Republican Central Committee. In the Ohio House, he represented the 77th District from 2007 to 2014. His career included work in engineering, law and government at both local and state levels.