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Steve French Obituary
April 13, 1947 -
Steve W. French, 77 of Kearney formerly of Grand Island passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at CHI Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Steve was born April 13, 1947 in Grand Island, NE to Wayne and Dorothy (Schrader) French. He was raised in Grand Island and attended Grand Island Senior High School, graduating with the class of 1965. Steve later attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Steve was united in marriage to Dee Meirath. The couple was blessed with two daughters and 56 years of marriage.
Steve was in the drywall trade for over 50 years. He was the owner and operator of French's Drywall for many years. He loved all animals and enjoyed nature.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Dee French of Kearney formerly of Grand Island; children, Heather (Jerome) Rewolinski of Omaha and Amber (Dan) Scott of Kearney; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brothers, Sid (Penny) French of Grand Island and Stan (Kathy) French of Lincoln.
Steve was preceded in death by his parents; and his in-laws, Don and Alleen Meirath.
Memorials are suggested to the Kearney Area Animal Shelter or to the Omaha Humane Society. Condolences may be shared online at www.osrfh.com.
O'Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral and Cremation Services
4115 Ave N Kearney, NE 68847
308-234-3500
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Nicole Campbell
February 11, 2025
I'm so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. I had the pleasure to know and work with Steve and his family while he cared for his parents and they were residents at CountryHouse. Sending my sympathy and thoughts to the French family.
Donna Hansen
February 10, 2025
Dear Friends I am so sorry for Steves passing. I think of you often and remember the times we went out to dinner and played cards. I lost Gene in 2015, it was a long battle with Cancer. I miss him every day. I would love to visit and catch up on your life. Let me know when the service will be. Peace be with all of you. Love Donna Hansen
Elizabeth Kosmicki
February 8, 2025
Dee, So sorry to hear of Steve's passing, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Steve Sorahan
February 7, 2025
Dee! I´m truly sorry for your loss.Steve was one of the nicest human beings I ever knew he was a hard worker and I know he loved his beautiful family I haven´t seen Steve for years but I can still remember him as it was yesterday and again Dee I´m so sorry may God Bless your family.
Zenon & Kathy Rivera
February 6, 2025
Our deepest sympathy to the family. Steve was our friend and the dry waller for our construction business. He was meticulous and so caring about his work. Zenon and Steve were good friends and I throughly enjoyed our talks and his love for animals. Heaven gained an Angel and he will be missed and never forgotten. Rest in Peace Steve. He left a wonderful legacy of love to others.
Zenon & Kathy Rivera
Zenon Rivera Custom Homes
Grand Island NE
Connie Sears
February 6, 2025
Steve, a dear friend for many years, was one of God's masterpieces, blessed with so much caring, compassion and love. Quiet, pensive and so very talented, he will be so missed ...... but always in our hearts.
Vickie Martin
February 6, 2025
Dee- I'm so very sorry about Steve. Your family will be in my prayers.
Deb (Thuernagle) Novacek
February 6, 2025
Dee,
I am so sad to hear of Steve´s passing. My condolences and prayers to you and the girls.
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