Steven John Neth

CLERGY
Rev. Ron Shifley
MUSIC
Organist ~ Sharon Orth
Soloist ~ LeAndra Mogck
“He’ll Be”
Congregational Hymns
“I’ll Fly Away”
“Amazing Grace”
CASKETBEARERS
Gary Ulmer
Allan Ulmer
Willie Kludt
Norman Jelsma
Bob Green
Gene Melichar
Steven John Neth was born on July 28, 1952 to Elmer and Dorothy (Mogck) Neth in Parkston, South Dakota. In 1966, Steve was confirmed in the Christian faith. Steve early enlisted in the U.S. Army National Guard and actively served in the Springfield Unit. On April 8, 1972, Steve was united in marriage to Sharon Breaw at the United Church of Christ in Scotland.
From the time he was young on the family farm to the years he shared with his wife on their own homestead, Steve was a hard-worker who lived an agricultural, outdoorsmen life-style. He farmed numerous crops and for over 20 years raised and milked Holstein dairy cattle. Throughout the years, Steve also worked as a road maintainer for Zeeb Construction Co. and other local construction companies. When he wasn’t working, he was hunting with his sons and grandsons, optimistically fishing on his pontoon boat, camping with his family and friends on his bluff lot in Springfield, spending time with his grandchildren and watching their activities, or taking a joy ride in his prized automobiles or motorcycles.
Steve loved motorcycles, especially his ’03 Harley-Davidson Anniversary Model. He and the motorcycle visited many locations over the years, such as Rapid City, Yellowstone, Minnesota, Kool Deadwood Nites, and more. When the crops were in and the weather warm, he would also bring out his treasured ’61 Impala bubble top. These drives and time together were a joy and a love that Steve happily shared with his wife throughout their marriage.
Steve unexpectedly passed away on Monday, February 22, 2016 at Landmann-Jungman Memorial Hospital in Scotland having attained the age of 63 years, 6 months, and 25 days.
He is loved, remembered, and survived by his wife of 43 years Sharon Neth of Scotland; daughter Tina (Terry) Rueb of Yankton and their children: Trevor, Tristan, Taylor, and great-granddaughter Paisley; son Kevin (Holly) Neth of Scotland and their children: Tyler, Steven, and Trey; son Craig (Kristal) Neth of Sioux Falls and their children: Braden, Bryantt, Breaw, and Brody; brothers Mike (Sandy) Neth of Yankton and Roger (Robin) Neth of Scotland; his parents; and mother-in-law LaVerne Breaw.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents and father-in-law Merton Breaw.