Governor DeWine orders flags to half-staff for Gerald Stebelton

Flags of the United States and the state of Ohio are ordered to half-staff in honor of former State Representative Gerald Stebelton. The order applies on the day of his funeral, October 19, 2026.

October 19, 2026 at 7:47 AM EDT — October 19, 2026 at 6:48 PM EDT Ohio · selected areasOfficial source

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Flags are directed to half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout Fairfield County and at the Ohio Statehouse, Vern Riffe Center, and Rhodes Tower from sunrise to sunset on October 19, 2026. All other public buildings and grounds throughout Ohio may fly the flags at their discretion for the same time period.

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Gerald Stebelton

Gerald L. Stebelton was born in Columbus, Ohio, on September 13, 1939, according to his obituary notice. The Ohio House of Representatives confirms that Gerald Stebelton served as a former state representative, matching the identity in the notice.

Sources: www.legacy.com www.ohiohouse.gov

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Record updated October 22, 2026