Robert “Bob” Roland Steffens, age 92, of Sidney, NE passed away at Pole Creek Estates in Sidney on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, in Sidney with Pastor Ted Bourret officiating. Burial will follow at the Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney, NE. Services will be livestreamed on the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel Facebook page and recorded for later viewing on our website.

Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, from 1-6:00 P.M. to leave condolences for the family. Family will be present from 4-6:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.

You may view Bob’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Bob’s care and funeral arrangements.

Robert “Bob” Roland Steffens, the son of Anton A. and Hilda L. (Leimbach) Steffens, was born on January 10, 1933, in Potter, NE. He attended school at Bunker Hill Dist. 76, and St Paul’s Lutheran Parochial School north of Potter and graduated from Sidney High School. Then he joined the family farming operation.

On February 15, 1953, Bob was united in marriage to Deloris Esther Lessman at St Paul’s Lutheran Church in Sidney NE. He then worked for Nienhueser Const. Co., for 10 years, then managed the Farmer’s Feed & Seed for 40 years until his retirement.

Bob was baptized and confirmed at St Paul’s Lutheran Church in Potter before moving to Sidney and becoming a very active member and supporter of St Paul’s Lutheran Church in Sidney, including his love of singing in the church choir. In his younger years he also loved singing with the Alley Cats, a barber shop quartet, along with playing baseball with the Bunker Hill Baseball team.

Together he and Deloris raised four children, Kenneth, Rodney, Loren and Scott.

Survivors include his wife: Deloris of Sidney; three children: Kenneth and wife Diana of Sidney, NE, Rodney and wife Joan of Lenexa, KS, and Scott and wife Nola of Shawnee, KS; Grandchildren Kenneth and Tabetha Steffens, Julia Steffens and Joe Yannacci, Theresa and Ryan Murphy and Jennifer Roecker, Danielle Steffens, Kristyn Steffens and Lane Stuart, and ten great-grandchildren, along numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, son Loren in 1990, brothers Norman and Leonard, sisters Ruth and Gertrude along with several extended family members.