Steven A. Bennett

Steven A. Bennett, 61, of Kearney died Thursday, July 27, 2017 at CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at the O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney. The Rev. Dustin Bower will officiate. Interment will follow at Kearney Cemetery. Visitation is 5:00 to 7:00 pm Tuesday and one hour prior to the service all at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation. Condolences may be shared online at www.osrfh.com. O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Bennett’s legend began on August 3, 1955, the oldest child of Larry and Joyce (Brooks) Bennett of Hastings, NE. He received his education at Hastings High School, graduating in 1973. He would later earn his bachelor’s degree from UNK in 2004. On September 2nd, 1978, Steve was united in marriage to Kimberly Parks. To this union, 2 children were blessed, Lindsey and Brandon. The marriage dissolved in 1990. Steve was employed by Eaton Corporation for 33 years, retiring in 2009. He was an avid outdoorsman. If you ever tried to find him on a weekend, most likely he would be at the lake camping and fishing, in the deer stand or duck blind. Some of his most cherished memories were from the hours he shared at deer camp with Lindsey and Brandon. He was a longtime member of the NRA, Ducks Unlimited, and Pheasants Forever. Steve was very active in Boy Scouts for many years. Steve was a collector however he never really decided what to collect, so he collected everything! In 2004, he built “Bennett’s Bookhouse” on his property to house and display his treasures but more importantly to provide a place for the family to gather on holidays and special occasions. Most of all, Steve cherished the time he spent with his family. His grandchildren, Harper and Quinn were his heart and joy. Survivors include his children Lindsey (Colby) Schwan of Staplehurst and Brandon (Kelsi) Bennett of Hampton; grandchildren Harper and Quinn Bennett; parents Larry and Joyce Bennett of Hastings; sister Cheryl Popple of Axtell; brother Tom (Renee) Bennett of Glenville; nieces Jessie Bennett and Kelly VanWey; nephew Trevor Popple. Steve was preceded in death by his infant son and his grandparents. Mr. Bennett’s legend will live on in all of our hearts and memories forever.

Steven A. Bennett

August 3, 1955 - July 27, 2017