Kevan Glenn Stepp was born Sept. 23, 1954, to Glenn and Neva (Kapke) Stepp in Seward.
He attended Seward High School, graduating in 1972. Following high school, he attended Southeast Community College in Milford, graduating with a degree in Machine & Tool Technology. On March 14, 1978, Kevan was united in marriage to Terri Hughes in Las Vegas, Nevada. To this union, two sons and a daughter were born.
Kevan was the owner of Seward Machine & Tool for 39 years, working as a tool and die maker. He prided himself on his precision and quality products. He was especially proud of his son’s accomplishments. In his free time, he enjoyed walleye fishing, hunting, collecting Red Wing stoneware and watching Husker sports. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, where he attended grade school, was baptized and confirmed. He was also a member of the Red Wing Collectors Society. Kevan passed away Jan. 5, 2025, in Seward, at the age of 70.
He is survived by his wife, Terri Stepp of Seward; children, Ryan (Kelly) Stepp of Elkhorn, and Nathan (Megan) Stepp of Seward; grandchildren, Emma, Molly, Kellan and Keegan; sister, Shelley Stepp of Valencia, California; and aunt, Artie Rutledge of Waco. Kevan was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Neva Stepp; daughter, Angela Steppl and sister and brother-in-law, Pam and Aloyce Volzke; and uncles, Ross Rutledge and Don (Myrtle) Kapke.
Visitation is from 3 – 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan, 9, at Volzke Funeral Home in Seward, with a gathering of family and friends from 6 – 7:30 p.m. The funeral service is Friday, Jan. 10, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Seward with committal at the Seward Cemetery.
Arrangements by Volzke Funeral Home.
