Steven Charles Eickhoff “Ike”, 48, died at home surrounded by his family on November 28, 2015. Steve was born on November 22, 1967 in Nebraska City, NE.
Steve moved to Lincoln to attend the University of Nebraska where he majored in Journalism and joined the Chi Phi fraternity.
In 1990, Steve was fortunate enough to receive a life-saving and life-changing heart transplant. After a long recovery, he was able to finish his college degree, begin his career, get married, become a father and raise his family.
Steve worked at Carol Wright Gifts for several years, which is where he met his wife, Lia. He became disabled after a stroke, but at home he was able to help raise his daughter and step-children.
Some of Steve’s favorite things were playing the guitar, riding motorcycles, watching movies, hunting, reciting movie quotes, trivia games, playing cards with his nephew Luke, hanging out with his dog Jack, and making people smile. Steve was also known to partake in the occasional candy bar and orange popsicle.
We will remember Steve as a charming, wise-cracking, gentle, loving, inspirational man and an aspiring bull-rider. He was and is our hero.
Steve is survived by his Parents, Charles and Suellen Eickhoff; Wife, Lia (Welter)Eickhoff; Daughter, Hallie Eickhoff; Step-Children, Tifani Scotter, Russell Scott Pettigrew, Adam Pettigrew, Mathew Pettigrew; Sisters and Spouses, Joan and Jeff Bradley, Amy and Jeff Jahn; Grandchildren, David (DJ) & Zackary Scotter; Parents-in-law, Sandra Vosta, Richard Egger; Sisters and Brothers-in-law, Lynette Welter, Maria & Randy Taylor, Laura & Dave Eisele, Jason Welter, Richard Egger II; Nieces and Nephews, Lucas & Emily Bradley, Joseph, Caitlin & Ellie Jahn, Alex & Duncan Welter Franz, Sara, Natalie & Hanna Taylor, Amy Eisele, Ben Welter, Maximilian & Xavier Egger. Numerous Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.
Steve was able to experience the last 25 years of his life due to the selfless act of organ donation. Please consider becoming an organ donor in his honor.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 5, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Nebraska City, NE.