Steven R. Schendt April 5, 1955 to February 19, 2012

Steven R. Schendt, the son of Raymond F & Eleanor (Hofstetter) Schendt, was born on April 5, 1955 at Superior, Nebraska. He passed away on February 19, 2012 at Rosebrook Care Center in Edgar, Nebraska at the age of 56 years, 10 months and 14 days.

He graduated from St. Stephen’s Elementary School and graduated from Lawrence High School in 1973.
He married Jeannine A. Hock on August 11, 1979 at McCook, Nebraska. He worked construction at the Meat and Animal Research Center in Clay Center for a short time. He then began a career as an auto mechanic at Alexander Motors in Superior where he was employed for 37 years. He was most recently employed by Tietjen Automotive in Superior.
Steve had several loves in life, most important of which were his wife and children.
His love of farming kept him busy as did his enjoyment of cars, racing, tractor pulls and golfing.
He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church where he served as an acolyte. He was active in the Knights of Columbus and served as Grand Knight. He was a member of Lawrence Community Club, serving as secretary. He was also Adjutant for the Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 45. He was also a member of the Lawrence Country Club, Lawrence Fire Department and served as an ambulance driver.
He was preceded in death by his Dad, Raymond and sister Arleen.
He is survived by his wife Jeannine; son Jared and daughter Molly of Lawrence, Nebraska; his mother Eleanor Schendt of Lawrence, Nebraska; three brothers: Patrick and wife Tami of Broken Bow, Nebraska, Ronald and wife Sandra of Nelson, Nebraska, Arnold and wife Patricia of Geneva, Nebraska and six sisters: Mary Gengenbach and husband Donald of Eustis, Nebraska, Jo Ann Hock and husband Rocky of Culbertson, Nebraska, Laura Blackford and husband Roger of Juniata, Nebraska, Marilyn Hubl and husband Steve of Blue Hill, Nebraska, Rose Blackford and husband Mark of New Virginia, Iowa, and Donna Mazour and husband Larry of Lawrence, Nebraska; 58 nieces and nephews; other relatives and a host of friends.
Mass of Christian Burial is Thursday, February 23, 2012, 10:00 A.M. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Lawrence, Ne. with Father Loras Grell and Father Neal Hock Officiating. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Lawrence, Nebraska.
Rosary Service is Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 6:00 PM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Lawrence, Nebraska.
Visitation will be Wednesday, February 22, 2012 from 3:00-8:00 P.M. at the Lawrence Visitation Chapel. A Memorial has been established.
 Merten-Butler Mortuary, Blue Hill, Ne. is in charge of arrangements.