Steve Seifert

It is with deep sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Dr. Stephen Paul Seifert, December 28, 2024, at the age of 72. Dr. Seifert was born in Quincy, IL, on December 5, 1952, son of Paul Arthur and Doris Irene Seifert. He was a beloved husband, father, uncle, papa, brother, and friend, leaving a legacy of wisdom, gentility, love, and light that will forever be cherished by his family and all who knew him.
He was an anesthesiologist for over 20 years in the Tulsa, OK area. In 2002, he took a position with Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin, MN. He retired in 2017 and moved to Kansas City, MO, to be near his family. He was a skilled and compassionate anesthesiologist, spending decades helping patients with the same gentleness and dedication that defined every aspect of his life.
Steve found joy in the simple pleasures of life-music, gardening, bird watching, cooking, fast cars, camping, tracking nature, and caring for his dogs. One of his pleasures in life was taking pride and joy in being a papa. He was a mentor to his family, sharing his wisdom, discussing history, and current topics he researched for the day.
Steve's kindness, humor, and ability to listen will be deeply missed. His "Gentle Ben" nature and loving presence will never be forgotten, as his legacy of love and care will live on in the hearts of all who knew him. Survived by wife Bonnie, son Stephen Paul Jr. and wife Maricruz Seifert, daughter Ashlee and husband Shane Jenks, as well as his grandchildren Gavin, Tanner, Jaydon, and McKoy, daughter Holly Seifert, son Brion and wife Miji Seifert, sister Donna Seifert Iams and brother-in-law Zip Iams, sister Nellie Seifert Filliger, sister Sandy Seifert Powell. Preceded in death by his parents Paul and Doris Seifert, and sister Susan Lynn Seifert.