James “Jim” Leo Steger
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Jim Steger, age 69, passed away surrounded by family in Lawrence on December 27, 2022.
Jim is preceded in death by his parents, John and Loretta Steger. He is survived by his wife, Laurie Steger, brothers John (Christi) Steger and Tom (Sue) Steger, sister Suzy (Allen) Winter, son Tim (Amber) Steger, daughter Sara (Joe) Henderson, and grandchildren Leah, Max, Zurich, and Winston.
Jim and Laurie were married for 49 years and have called Lawrence home since 1977.
Jim worked at Evco Wholesale for 42 years before retiring in 2016.
He loved to travel, was a constant fixture at Kansas Jayhawk basketball games, and loved his Kansas City Chiefs.
Visitation is at Warren McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 from 6-8 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Lawrence.
Memorial contributions may be made in James’ name to Rock Chalk Roundball Classic benefiting families battling pediatric cancer and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Laurie, Tim and Sara
I am so sorry to here of Jim’s passing. He always took care of me and St John lunch program. He saved me many times and I always enjoyed our time together. It never felt like a sales pitch but a friend helping make our program better. We will be in Texas and will miss the funeral. You will be in my prayers that God brings you peace.
Dear Laurie, Sara and Tim,
I was surprised and saddened to see Jim’s obituary in the Journal World. What a nice and talented individual the world has lost! You could always expect to have fun when Jim was present and some of my fondest memories include seeing and talking with him whenever he picked Sara up from LaPetite, and when I placed the monthly food order. And, of course, Steve and I (and our friends) loved watching him perform at the Catholic Charities fundraising event in KC.
I will not be able to attend the visitation or memorial service, but please know my thoughts and prayers are with you. My condolences to other members of Jim’s family too.
Laurie,
Rick and I are so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers! May he Rest in Peace. God bless!
Remember Jim when Suzy and I used to play as kids and he was such a jokester. His parents were good friends of my parents and there was always lots of laughter. My condolences to the family and I wish I would have known him as an adult.