Steven Lewis Oehlerking, 69, of Sioux City passed away Monday, September 24, 2018.
Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, September 29, 2018 at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel with Reverend Del Olivier officiating. Visitation with the family present will be held from 5:30-7:00 P.M. Friday, September 28, 2018 at the funeral home and also one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Steven was born May 27, 1949 in Sioux City, the son of Arnold and Marie (Hurlbut) Oehlerking. He graduated from Central High School in 1968 and received his bachelor’s degree in Biology from Briar Cliff University. Steven was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He married Brenda J. Nielson on June 30, 1986 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sioux City.
Steven’s love of the land made him an excellent farmer and gardener. He enjoyed being outdoors fishing or at his cabin on the pond. He was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather, and will be missed by many. Steven was a member of the VFW.
Survivors include his beloved wife Brenda J. Oehlerking; son Steve Watson of Pueblo, CO; granddaughters: Lakota and Tallis Watson; siblings: Karl Oehlerking, Eric and wife Lauri Oehlerking, Fred and wife Jacquelyn Oehlerking, George and wife Susie Oehlerking, Ginny Lynns, and Mary and husband Bob Swanson.
Steven was preceded in death by his parents, sister Kathleen Thompson, and brother Ray “Butch” Oehlerking.