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Steve Branstetter Obituary
Steven Wayne Branstetter, age 66, of Branson, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2015, in his home. He was born August 1, 1948, in Hartville, MO, the son of Harry and Osa (Tester) Branstetter. He graduated from Strafford High School, and received a Bachelor's Degree from Missouri State University. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army.
Steve currently owned Sweetwater Inn and Café in Branson. He had previously owned several restaurants including Bumsteads in Nixa, Ozark, and Branson, and the original Steve's Sweetwater Inns in Springfield. He also had worked at Roadway as a dispatch supervisor for 20 years. He loved boating and being on the lake. Steve also enjoyed riding and trading motorcycles and cars.
Survivors include: Two children, Heather Nicole Holland and husband Josh of Billings, and Stephen Wayne Branstetter II of Ozark, and fiancé Amanda Maas; three grandchildren, Landon Coday Holland, Harper Ann Holland, and Hudson Michael Holland; the mother of his children, Joyce Branstetter of Ozark; three siblings and their spouses, Charles Robert Branstetter and Wilma of Fair Play, Wilma Dale Bagwell and Mark of Bentonville, AR, and James William Branstetter and Brenda of Bella Vista, AR; nieces and nephews; other relatives; and many friends,
His parents and an infant sister, Brenda Joyce, preceded him in death.
A memorial service including military honors will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, January 21, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Visitation will be from 6:00 - 8:00 PM Tuesday in the funeral home.
Memorials in Steve's name may be made to the Humane Society of Southwest Missouri.
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Memories and Condolences
for Steve Branstetter
Mickey Duckett
January 22, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss. We were lucky enough to have just visited with Bummie. He will be terribly missed!! He truly was a friend! God Bless You Steve!!
Mickey & Darla Duckett
John Snow
January 21, 2015
STEVE.. was a great friend to my mother Shirley Wallace as he put it
"His first love".. You Will Be Missed.
Hayter
January 20, 2015
So sorry for your loss.
D'Ann Verrill
January 20, 2015
You will be so missed, thanks for all the great memories at Bums !! Prayers to the family and so very many people loved you .... God Bless
Monte Lorts
January 20, 2015
Had some great bands & music in Ozark location. RIP - Steve!
Monte & Kathy Lorts
Geneva (Branstetter) & Glenn Atwood
January 20, 2015
We visited his establishments several times and he always came to table to "catch up" on family news. He was a hard worker and glowed with that famous smile of his. Will miss you cousin.........
January 20, 2015
you will be missed but never forgottenREST in peace
Roger & Donita Clark
January 20, 2015
Steve was our "Condo Neighbor". He and I would visit while standing on our respective decks. We shared the same birth year and political views. It will seem strange not seeing him when we travel there again. God's blessings and comfort to his family during this time of loss.
Ginger Williams
January 20, 2015
My thoughts go out to Heather and Josh and family. Steve will be greatly missed by many. I was very saddened by this news.
Chris Gooch
January 19, 2015
Rest in Peace Steve . Thoughts and prayers with family and friends
Greg and Jill Hanson
January 19, 2015
Our prayers go out to all Steve's family and friends. He was a wonderful and generous individual. We will miss him dearly.
Bob Lilly
January 19, 2015
Sorry for your loss. I knew Steve in college...he was a great guy. After he went into the Military, we lost track of each other. Life sure seems to fly by, but Pam and I never forgot Steve and his friendship.
Linda (Price) Gundy
January 19, 2015
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
January 19, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family in this time of loss. WE have many wonderful memories of happy times spent with Steve and will cherish those memories always. Mike and Kaye Irwin
Eric / Samantha Holdren
January 19, 2015
Thanks for all you did for us!!! may god give his light as bright as you had done for us and many other!!!
January 19, 2015
So sorry to hear about your loss. Steve was a good friend and will be missed a lot. Kirk and Patty Wheeler.
January 19, 2015
RIP Steve. You will be missed by many.
Lindsay Stange Bauer
January 19, 2015
Steve was a great guy who had an impact on so many people. He will be missed. I am so sorry for your family's loss.
Tina Burns
January 19, 2015
Steve always made us feel welcome at Bumstead's. He never forgot a face and wanted to make sure everyone felt a home. You will be missed.
Janet Warren Barnhouse
January 19, 2015
My deepest apologies, I just reread the obituary and read where both parents had preceded him. I am sorry I didn't realize that before my last post.
Rick and Janet Warren Barnhouse
January 19, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss. Rick just talked to Steve on the phone about a week ago. We are shocked by this news. We will be praying that our God of comfort will hold you in his arms and give you comfort and peace. Please give Osa my love and condolences. She was always such a precious friend to my mom, Cathryn. Hugs to you Wilma.
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