Henry D. Stecker

Henry D. Stecker

March 1, 1927 - Nov. 19, 2016

CULBERTSON, Neb. -- Henry D. Stecker, formerly of Culbertson, received his Heavenly fortune Nov. 19, 2016, in Kingfisher, Okla., at the age of 89.

Hank was born March 1, 1927, on a farm near Culbertson to John T. and Kate Stecker. He was baptized on April 3, 1927, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Culbertson. He graduated from Trenton High School in 1944, and in 1949, married his lifetime sweetheart, Shirley (Shackelford) in a union that lasted 64 years. They were blessed with three sons, Robert, Jack and Tom.

The son of German immigrants, Hank learned early the meaning of hard work. Farming was his livelihood, spending most of his years on a farm east of Trenton. Later he and Shirley moved to Culbertson and then later to McCook, where he continued to cultivate his relationships with family and friends. He treasured these most as the years passed. His church, cards, golfing and listening to Shirley's piano and organ music were his favorite things.

Despite the often bumpy roads with earthly struggles and hardships, Hank completed his life's journey as a grateful, humble, forgiven man, having brought joy and laughter to those who knew and loved him.

Hank was preceded in everlasting life by his wife, Shirley; brother, Lester; youngest son, Tom and granddaughter Katie.

Continuing on are sons, Robert and wife, Carol of McCook, Jack and Christa of Yukon, Okla., and Tom's wife Lynn of St. Augustine, Fla.; grandchildren, Ryan, Darcy Rouse and husband, Tony of McCook, Sean and Laura of Chandler, Ariz., Jessi Stecker and fiancé, Phillip Walters, Seth and wife, Amanda of Oklahoma; six great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, extended family and friends in Kansas and Missouri, and across the country.

Memorials may be given in his name.

Visitation will be Friday, Nov. 25, 2016, at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel from 1 to 6 p.m. Friends may send online condolences to the family at www.herrmannfh.com

Funeral services will be at St John's Lutheran Church in Culbertson at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016, with Pastor Brad Rick officiating. Interment will follow at Trenton Cemetery.

The funeral will be conducted by Hermann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook.