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STEVEN KERCHOFF Obituary
October 18, 1960 -
March 16, 2025
Steven P. Kerchoff, 64, died at his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Steven was an avid world traveler both during his years working with the foreign service and into his retirement. In addition to his full-time employment, Steven also performed professionally with various choirs throughout Washington, DC and New Mexico.
Steven was predeceased by his parents, William & Janice, and his niece, Elizabeth. He is survived by his two sisters, Cindy and Jane, and his one brother, David (& Maryanne).
Services will be held on Thursday, April 24 at 10:00 at The United Church of Santa Fe, 1804 Arroyo Chamiso, Santa Fe, NM with the Rev. Talitha Arnold officiating. Memorials may be made to the Genesee Country Village & Museum (https://www.gcv.org), the Santa Fe Desert Chorale (https://desertchorfale.org), or to The United Church of
Santa Fe (https://www.unitedchurchof
santafe.org).
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John W. Berry, Past President, ALA
April 23, 2025
We were so sorry to learn of Steven´s passing. He was a good friend and colleague over many years in the American Library community.
Kathryn Lowerre
April 23, 2025
Remembering Steve as a mighty basso; a great lover of opera, choral music, literature & the arts; a wonderful host & friend.
Kathlern McIntosh
April 22, 2025
I am shocked and saddened by the news of Steve's death! He was my neighbor and a bright spot in the lives of all of us who knew him. May he sing with the angels!
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