Steven A. Meyer

1952 - 2026

Steven A. Meyer

March 31, 1952 - January 4, 2026

Steven A. Meyer, 73, of Hebron, Neb., passed away on January 4, 2026. After a short battle with cancer, an acute infection took his life unexpectedly. He passed away at Bryan Medical Center, West in Lincoln, Neb., surrounded by his immediate family.

Steve was born on March 31, 1952, in Omaha, Neb., and raised in Deshler, Neb., by his parents Arthur and Alice Meyer. He was baptized on June 6, 1952, at Mt. Olive Church in Omaha, Neb. He attended Peace Lutheran Parochial School, was confirmed at Peace Lutheran Church on April 3, 1966, and graduated from Deshler Public High School in 1970. Steve attended the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science and Agricultural Education and was an active member in the Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity. He married Betty Easton on January 7, 1973. They resided in Lincoln, Neb., where Steve worked for University of Nebraska Research Farms – Beef and Swine. In 1977, Steve and Betty returned home to Thayer County to farm. He established SAM Farms and raised grain crops and cattle. Steve continued farming until his death.

Steve was active in the community. He served for many years on the Thayer County Fair board and Thayer County Livestock Feeders Association and was a Pony Express rider. He was also a member of The Pioneer Shrine Club – Hebron/Fairbury and Thayer County Izaak Walton League.

Steve was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was a stranger to no one. He was known for his outgoing personality and his love for family, friends, farming, fishing, and football. He also enjoyed participating in golf and bowling leagues and weekly card games with friends. Steve loved an "event," or as our family calls them, a "Stevent," whether it was a day at the lake, attending his granddaughters' activities, a Husker football tailgate, a getaway with friends or a family vacation, Steve was always ready to go. Without a doubt his life advice was to "take the trip, make the memories, and eat the food" and he did just that. His love language was people, time together, and great meal. Steve always felt fortunate that he had so many friends that became his family.

Steve is survived by his wife, Betty Easton Meyer; son, Spencer A. Meyer (KD Meyer) of Costa Mesa, Calif., daughter, Cassie Schmid (Aaron Schmid); and granddaughters Ansley and Ellie Cahill of Grand Island, Neb.; his sisters-in-law Connie Heckman of Lincoln, Neb., and Cindy Petersen of Hebron, Neb., and his stepsiblings and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Meyer of Deshler, Neb., Alice and Edgar Kirchhoff of Deshler, Neb.; and his grandparents.

Funeral Services will be held Thursday, January 8th, at 2:30 pm, at the Grace Lutheran Church in Hebron, burial will follow at the Hebron City Cemetery. Following the funeral service, please join us for one last "Stevent," a Celebration of Life at the Stastny Community Center in Hebron, Neb.

Visitation was Wednesday, January 7th, from 1 pm to 8 pm, with the family greeting friends from 6 pm to 8 pm, at Price Funeral Home in Hebron.

Memorials are requested to the Steven Meyer Memorial, to be designated at a later date, and may be mailed in care of the family to Price Funeral Home, P.O. Box 187, Hebron, NE 68370. Price Funeral Home of Hebron is assisting the family with arrangements. www.priceurbauerahrendts.com