Steve C. Husen

Steve C. Husen, 57 of rural Newcastle, Nebraska passed away on Friday, September 5, 2008.Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 10:30 A.M. at the Ponca School gym in Ponca, Nebraska with Pastor Neal Anthony officiating. Visitation will begin at the Salem Lutheran Church in Ponca at 5:00 P.M. with the family present at 6:00 P.M. and a prayer service at 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, September 10, 2008Steve was born on October 25, 1950 in Brookings, South Dakota, the son of Paul and Marvel (Starnes) Husen. He grew up in South Dakota. He graduated from Aberdeen High School in South Dakota. He attended college in Minnesota and USD in Vermillion, South Dakota. He had a Bachelor of Arts in History and Bachelor of Science in Education. He married Mary L. Ehlers in Yankton, South Dakota on August 9, 1986. The couple began farming and ranching near rural Newcastle, Nebraska.Steve started his farming odyssey in 1983, purchasing six cows and 160 acres. Through tireless work and endless perseverance he built his farm to be more than one man could maintain. Steve and his brother-in-law, Owen spent many years together working on the farm. He loved anything that related to nature as he spent the majority of his life outdoors. When the winter brought on it's early darkness, Steve would pass the hours by reading a countless amount of books. Anyone that knew Steve would agree that he knew a little about everything and a lot about quite a few things. He was a straight shooter who called it like he saw it. He was not afraid to take chances and explore foreign areas. Steve cared deeply about his family and devoted many days, and miles, attending his children's activities.Steve had a large personality and generally left an impact anywhere he went. He had the ability to relate to anyone. Throughout his farming career Steve built and maintained relationships that transcended business. Anyone that had the opportunity to meet Steve could rest assured that he would treat them fair. He was generous with his time to causes he believed in. He will be deeply missed.Survivors include his wife, Mary; 5 children, Troy and his wife Renee (Hogan) of Sgt. Bluff, Iowa, Nikki and her husband Melvin Swanier of Pass Christian, Mississippi, Eric of Sioux City, Iowa, Heather and Shane of rural Newcastle, Nebraska; 3 grandchildren, Alana, Claire and Ryan; 1 sister, Paula Schuelke and her husband David of San Diego, California; 2 brothers, Kevin and his wife Lynn of Mt. Washington, Kenturcky, and Michael of Kingsley, Iowa; step-mother, Sylvia Husen of Largo, Florida; 3 step-brothers, Randy Madden and his wife Suzan of Falun, Kansas, Troy Madden of Huron, South Dakota and Tracey Madden and his wife Tammy of Carrollton, Texas.Steve was preceded in death by his parents and a brother-in-law, Dave Stout.