Steve G. Orcutt

Stephen G. Orcutt, 79 of Kearney passed away Saturday, September 12, 2026 at his home surrounded by family. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 17, 2026 at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney. Interment will follow at Kearney Cemetery with military honors provided by the Kearney American Legion Post #52 and VFW Post #759 in conjunction with the USMC Funeral Honors Team. Visitation will be 5-7:00 pm Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at the funeral home. Steve was born on September 24, 1946, in Seattle, Washington, to George and Hazel (Bennett) Orcutt. He was raised in Kearney, Nebraska, where he attended Kearney High School. Steve proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1966 until his honorable discharge in 1972. On December 2, 1984, Steve was united in marriage to Kathleen Wackerla in Las Vegas, Nevada. The couple made their home in Kearney, where Steve worked for Olson Oil for 25 years before spending another 27 years as a manager with Bosselman Energy. Steve enjoyed spending time at Johnson Lake, where he loved fishing and visiting with friends. He also enjoyed traveling, especially trips to Gulf Shores, Alabama. Steve was a selfless and caring man who was always willing to lend a helping hand to others. Above all, Steve loved his family and treasured the time he spent with his children and grandchildren. He was especially proud of his granddaughter, Corporal Tulsa Orcutt, for following in his footsteps by serving in the United States Marine Corps. Left to cherish his memory are wife, Kathleen Orcutt of Kearney; children, Scott (Kim) Orcutt of Kearney, Shawn (Melissa) Orcutt of Kearney, Jesse (Melinda) Leigh of Kearney, Brandon (Brenae) Leigh of Elm Creek and Kendall (Kim) Leigh of Lincoln; bonus daughter, Sarah Piper of Kearney; grandchildren, Preston and Maxwell Leigh, Tulsa Orcutt, Faith Baum and Corinne Paben; great grandchild, Teddy Baum; brother, John (Martha) Orcutt of Republican City; nephew, Nick (Amanda) Orcutt of Funk; niece, Kari (Chase) Meyers of Huntsville, TX. Steve was preceded in death by his parents. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be shared online at www.osrfh.com. Services are entrusted to O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral and Cremation Services.

Steve G. Orcutt

September 24, 1946 - September 12, 2026