Stephen Francis Wirth

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Stephen Francis Wirth, 76, of Lincoln, passed away June 25, 2026. Born August 23, 1949, in Nebraska City, NE to Francis and Elizabeth (Neuhalfen) Wirth.

Stephen was a graduate of Syracuse, Dunbar, Avoca High School. He served in the U. S. Army from 1970-2009 reaching the rank of Sgt. First Class.

Stephen retired from General Dynamics after 50 years. He was a member of the Nebraska Softball Association and Lincoln Elks Lodge #80. He

loved to hunt and blue rock shooting.

Family members include his lifetime love Deborah Burns, Lincoln; siblings Suzanne Wirth, Denver, CO, David Wirth (Janet), Tip City, OH, Stan Wirth (Cheryl), Beatrice, Connie Sanger (Larry), North Platte, and Kathy Giddings (Richard), Shakopee, MN; several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents and several aunts and uncles.

A Celebration of Life Gathering will be 5:00 pm August 1, 2026, Lincoln Elks Lodge #80, 5910 South 58^th Street.

Memorials to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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August1

Celebration of Life

5:00 pm CST

Lincoln Elks Lodge #80

5910 South 58th Street

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August 3, 2026

Around 1975 I lived in Cheerio Apartments in Lincoln one door down from Steve. The first time I saw him walking out his door I thought it was Stan who I have known for a long time! I also remember he had a cool sports car at the time. Maybe a MG? Sad to hear about his passing. He was a good guy.

– Lyle Holtmeier

July 10, 2026

Lots of fun memories of Steve as we were involved with the Elks. He and Deborah loved to dance at our Omaha lodge and we loved watching them. They were always dressed to the nines,we loved seeing which hat Deborah would wear. RIP Steve,you’ll be missed.

– Denise Sanders

July 10, 2026

I’d like to express my sincere condolences to the Wirth family in their loss of Steve. I’d been around Steve on only a few occasions and always found him to be interesting, kind and caring. God’s blessings and comfort to all of you.