Stephen Brent Dailey, 63, of Van Wert, died at 9:17 a.m., Sunday at the CHP Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on January 14, 1952, in Van Wert, the son of the late Betty (Miller) Dailey and Thomas Dailey who survives in Van Wert. Steve married the former Leilani L. Krieger who also survives. Other family members include his daughter, Paula Ann (Craig) Johnson of Van Wert; two grandchildren, Connor and Elizabeth Johnson; a brother, Kevin (Sandy) Dailey of Van Wert; one sister, Kathy Martin of Elida; a sister-in-law, Ana Dailey of Archbold; and his mother-in-law, Jane Krieger of Ohio City. He was preceded in death by his son, Shawn and a brother, Michael Dailey. Steve was employed at Federal Mogul in Van Wert 1972 - 2010. He was a lifetime member of St. Marks Lutheran Church and a 1970 graduate of Van Wert High School. He was a veteran of U.S. Army and member of American Legion Post #178 and V.F.W. Post 5803 of Van Wert. Steve was a member of the United Steel Workers of America Local 14742 where he served as president for 12 years and was also a union organizer. He was also president of the Grand Lake Labor Council and member of the Board of the United Way and had served as campaign chair. He was a member of the Van Wert County Democratic Club where he served as president for two years and treasurer for eight years. He was also member of the Leadership Board for Van Wert County and the Work Action Board for Van Wert County. A memorial service will be held at 12 noon, Friday, January 23, 2015, at St. Marks Lutheran Church with the Rev. William C. Haggis, II, officiating. There will be calling hours from 9:30 a.m., until time of service in the Church reception room. Preferred memorials are to Cleveland Clinic, The Tom & Betty Dailey Family Bequest to Aid the Poor and Needy in Van Wert County, CHP Inpatient Hospice Center, or Van Wert County Hospital.