Passed Tuesday, December 19, 2023, in Omaha, NE.
Steven was born May 12, 1950, in South Bend, Indiana to Charles and Dorothy 'French' Raymond. He was raised in the South Bend, Indiana area and graduated from Penn High School in Mishawaka, Indiana. He enlisted in the Air Force serving in Military Law Enforcement and in 1970-1971 moved to the Scribner, NE Air Base. Steven married Judy Taylor and together had 3 children. They later divorced and he married Sherry Otto on May 26, 2000. Steven was a welder by trade and was an avid motorcyclist. Steven loved to bargain and deal with people and as result, Steven and his wife Sherry loved to go treasure hunting and go to flea markets. Steven was a proud member of the Morse Bluff American Legion Post 340 and the Fremont Coin Club. He loved his guns and the sport of shooting with family and friends. He and Sherry were able to turn that passion into a business in 2016 called 'Back Alley Defense' located in North Bend, NE. His real passion was his family and spending time with his kids, grandkids, and great grandkids. He loved them all so much.
Survivors:
Wife - Sherry of Ames, NE.
Children - Cher (Paul) Krause of Arlington, NE.
Charlie (Michelle) Raymond of Chesapeake, VA.
Raymond (Erika) Raymond of North Bend, NE.
Shannon Ruppert of North Bend, NE.
Shunari Lucas of Columbus, NE
April Williams of Fremont, NE
17 grandchildren
9 great grandchildren
Brothers - Donald, Kent, Bruce, Jeff and Phil Raymond
Sister - Stacey Wroblewski
Steven was preceded in death by his parents, brother, grandson and in-laws Richard and Bonnie Otto.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
The family will be having a Celebration of Steven's Life on January 20, 2024, at the North Bend Senior Center from 1-4 p.m.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(3)
Donald a Sager
South Bend, IN Tuesday, December 26, 2023 I remember Steve mostly from the 7th & 8th grade where we attended together at Kennedy school in Mishawaka In. I remember Steve as pleasant mild mattered kid. he's one that pops in my memory now and then over the years. my sincere condolence. Don SagerRon and Dorothy Clayton
Fremont, NE Friday, December 22, 2023 Steve was a great guy and friend for many years. He will be truly missed. Always enjoyed visiting with him! Our deepest sympathy to his entire family!❤️Mary E Shanahan
NORTH BEND, NE Thursday, December 21, 2023 Our prayers are with you and your families at this difficult time. Let us remember how giving he was at the Senior Center with his time and energy for fund-raisers, etc. He will be greatly missed. With Deepest Sympathy, Mary and Bob Shanahan