Steve worked in the insurance business for 40 years. During this time, he was involved in numerous industry activities and committees. He retired from Lincoln Benefit and Life Insurance Company as a Senior Vice President in 1997. Prior to his business career, Steve attended the University of Nebraska and was captain of the university tennis team.
Steve was a member of First Plymouth Church and a past board member of the Country Club of Lincoln. Throughout his life, he enjoyed fishing, traveling, reading and golf. He loved going the Lied Center and enjoyed a concert the week before his death. Steve and his wife of 67 years, Donna, loved Nebraska football and many other high school and university sports. Steve was a great and knowledgeable fan. Steve and Donna also loved watching their grandchildren participate in sports and music activities.
Steve is survived by his loving wife, Donna, children Tyler Sutton (Aina Silenieks), Mark Sutton (Susan Meyers), Suzanne (Randy) Brammeier; 3 grandchildren; John Brammeier, Laura (Mathew) Seymour, Eric (Elsa) Sutton, and 3 great grandchildren.
Memorial services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 11 at First Plymouth Church, 2000 D Street, Lincoln, Ne.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Lighthouse, 2601 N St.65510 or First Plymouth Church, 2000 D St. 68502