Steven Charles Merklin
November 27, 1972 — April 12, 2014
Steven Charles Merklin was born in St. Francis, Ks on November 27, 1972 to Charles and Barbara Merklin. He passed away at the Dundy County Hospital in Benkelman, Nebraska on April 12, 2014.
Steven attended Cheylin schools and obtained his GED in 1992.
Steven enjoyed working cattle and being a ranch hand. He worked as a driller and moved up to a rig manager for many years with JW Oil. He was also a self employed truck driver for a brief period of time.
Steven's real passion was his family. He was a wonderful son, brother, uncle and father.
Steven was preceded in death by his grandparents and father, Charles Merklin.
He is survived by his beloved Genie Cole and children Kimberlee, Austin, and unborn child of Haigler, Nebraska; daughter Bailey Merklin of St. Francis, Kansas; daughter Lacee Merklin of Moriarty, New Mexico; mother Barbara Merklin of Bird City, Kansas; sisters Belinda Serrano and husband Frank of Bird City, Kansas; Sonya Turner and husband Jody of Douglass, Kansas; Stacey Hazuka and husband Dale of McDonald, Kansas and five nephews and two nieces.
Memorial service will be held on Saturday April 19, 2014 at 10:00 am at the Immanual United Methodist Church in Bird City, Kansas. Private burial to follow at a later date.
Memorials can be given to Barbara Merklin for expenses.