Steve Smet died peacefully at his home in Newton, Kansas on December 7, 2024.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Diane. Steve was a devoted husband and a great father. He leaves his wife, Connie; father, Ron; four daughters, Megan (Michael), Alissa (James), Michelle (Jeff), and Amanda (Loren); and one son, Corey (Kristin). He was the proud grandfather of nine: Peyton, Maylee, Mason, Genevieve, Rhett, Logan, Lyla, Jack, and Lucas.
In addition to being a family man, Steve was an avid fisherman, and he traveled as much as he could. Steve was a friend to all and always ready for a party.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, December 16, 2024 at 10:00 am at Petersen’s Funeral Home in Newton, Kansas.
Memorial Suggestions: Checks may be left in care of Petersen Funeral Home
Sea Turtle Conservancy https://conserveturtles.org/
Cancer Research Institute https://give.cancerresearch.org/site/Donation2?2860.donation=form1&df_id=2860&mfc_pref=T
Hotel accommodations for guests:
The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Newton is located at 1430 East Broadway Court, Newton, KS 67114. You can reach the front desk directly at (316) 804-7040, tell them to use the Bereavement code for your stay.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
215 N. Main, Newton, KS 67114

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