Steven R. Walper aka. "Steve the Barber", age 56, of Sarasota, FL, died suddenly on September 9th, 2015 in Friendship, WI. He was born March 2nd, 1959 in Aurora, IL and graduated from Oswego High School Class of 1977. He moved from Oswego to Sarasota, FL in 1981, where he lived until his passing. He worked as a barber in the Sarasota/Bradenton area for over 30 years. Steve enjoyed the beach lifestyle, traveling, and ensuring all around him, friends and family alike, always had a great time. He is survived by his sisters Debbie Jacobs of McHenry, IL and Sheri (Dave) Musser of Oswego, IL.; nieces Sarah Jacobs of McHenry and Nicole Musser of Oswego; nephews Tim (Carrie) Jacobs (Drew, Cheyenne, Morgan, and Tyler) of Island Lake, IL, Matt (Marietta) Musser (Nicholas, Coltin, and Cecilia) of Sheridan, IL and Mark Musser of Sheridan; childhood best friends Brian Schillinger and Jeff Hoch; close friends Renee Lord and family of Sarasota, Cindy Aerts of Sarasota, and all his beach, barbershop, and "Car Port" friends. Steve was proceded in death by his parents Bob and Joann Walper, brother Brad Walper, and brother-in-law Aaron Jacobs. A graveside service will be held at the Oswego Township Cemetery in Oswewgo, IL on Sunday, September 20th at 1:00 PM. A celebration of life will be scheduled in Sarasota, FL at a later date. Memorials in loving memory of Steve may be directed to Mote Marine Laboratories in Sarasota, FL. https://mote.org/support/memorials-tributes Arrangements are entrusted to DUNN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME with CREMATORY in Oswego, IL For additional information 630/554-3888 or www.dunnfamilyfuneralhome.com