Steven C. Garringer

Steve C. Garringer, 59 of Kearney passed away Friday, February 16, 2024 at CHI Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. Memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 23, 2024 at New Life Church in Kearney. The family will receive friends 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, February 22, 2024 at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney. In Lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to New Life Church Kingdom Builders or to the family for future designation. Condolences may be shared online at www.osrfh.com. Services are entrusted to O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral and Cremation Services. Steve was born February 14, 1965 in Nebraska City, NE to John and Nancy (Wondercheck) Garringer. He received his education from Kearney High School, graduating with the class of 1983. Steve later attended Kearney State College. On May 30, 1987, he was united in marriage to Marni Hanks at New Life Church in Kearney, NE. The couple were blessed with two children. Steve worked construction for many years prior to owning and operating Garringer Custom Wood Floors since 1995. He was very handy and was able to fix or build anything. He enjoyed watching football, fishing, hunting, golfing, grilling, working in his shop or just being outside. Steve had many friends, and he always enjoyed their companionship. Most of all, Steve loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He attended New Life Church where he was active in Bible Study and served as a greeter. Steve was also active in Habitat for Humanity. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Marni Garringer of Kearney; children, McCrae (Dana) Garringer and Maggie (Stephen) Heaton all of Kearney; grandchildren, Taelyn, Claire and Maren Heaton, and Quinn Garringer; mother, Nancy Garringer of Kearney; brother, Daniel (Paige) Garringer of Kearney; brother-in-law, Lanny (Stephanie) Hanks of Scottsbluff; sister-in-law, Heidi (Paul) Rosenthal of Johnstown, CO; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Larry and Vickie Hanks of Kearney; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, extended family and friends. Steve was preceded in death by his father, John Garringer; brother, Marty Garringer; and granddaughter, Thea Kay Garringer.

Steven C. Garringer

February 14, 1965 - February 16, 2024