Steven John Bishop, 76, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, at Lexington Regional Health Center in Lexington.
He was born on October 3, 1947, in Grand Island, Nebraska, to Ralph and Irene (Rathbun) Bishop. He attended Grand Island Public Schools and later graduated from Grand Island High School. After graduating, Steve joined the United States Navy where he proudly served his country. Steve later joined the Union Pacific Railroad where he worked as an engineer for over 40 years before retiring. While living in North Platte, he met the love of his life, Candace Clark. Together, they made their home in Lexington, Nebraska in 2004.
Steve could be loud and gruff, but he was also known to be incredibly generous and such a good man. He had a big heart and deeply loved his family, especially his grandkids and great grandkids. He held a special place in his heart for animals as well, especially his beloved cat, Eric. Traveling was a shared joy he had with his wife, Candace, and spent a lot of time at Estes Park. In his younger years, Steve liked to stay active and as he got older, you would often find him walking on his treadmill for hours or biking around town. In his free time, he enjoyed reading non-fiction and history books.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Candace Bishop of Lexington; children, Ron (Carolyn) Bishop of Texas, and Angela (Mike) Martinson of Omaha; stepchildren, Brandy Elsten of North Platte, Christopher Elsten of North Platte, Jannelle Schilmoeller of North Platte, and Daniel Elsten of Hastings; sixteen grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; brother, Stan (Jane) Bishop of Phoenix, Arizona; sisters, Sharon of Kearney and Sue Bishop of Omaha; sisters-in-law, Janice (Steve) Steffenson of Columbus and Lauretta (Dennis) Shaver of Sioux City, Iowa; brother-in-law, Tim (Nancy) Clark of Columbus, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, May 20, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Chapel in Lexington with Pastor Rex Adams, officiating.
Memorials are kindly suggested to the family for later designation.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com