Cpl (Retired) Stefan John Gerace, 56, of Lawton, Oklahoma passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026, in Lawton. He was born April 14, 1969, in Dorsten, Germany to Samuel J. Gerace and Barbel (Maschke) Gerace.

Private family graveside with military honors will be held under the direction of the Becker-Rabon Funeral Home.

Stefan graduated from MacArthur High School Lawton, Oklahoma in 1987. In 1989 he enlisted in the U.S. Marines and served until 1993. He then moved back to Lawton to be with family. He will be missed by family and friends.

Survivors include his brother, Sam R. Gerace of The Colony, Texas, niece, Isabel N. Gerace of The Colony, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his parents.