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Steve Engleman Obituary

Steve R. Engleman, 64, died, as he had lived, peacefully at his home in Lawrence, on Tuesday, May 9, 2017. He was born Nov. 13, 1952, in Great Bend, the son of Dale and Jane (Fisher) Engleman. He attended Great Bend High School and Barton County Community College. Steve worked in his hometown for many years before moving to Lawrence in 2005, where he worked at the University of Kansas Student Union.

Steve was a good son and brother, a gentle soul who always had a smile for you and ready for a conversation with anyone.

He is survived by his older brother, Mark and wife Janet of Lawrence; niece, Megan; nephew, Sam; and grandson, Devyn. He was preceded in death by his younger brother, Scott; his parents Jane and Dale; and son, Travis.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday at Warren-McElwain Funeral Home in Lawrence. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m., Friday at Great Bend Cemetery in Great Bend with the Rev. William F. Johnson officiating. Memorials have been established with the Scott Tucker Engleman Memorial Loan Fund at the University of Kansas Endowment, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Road, Great Bend.

Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on May 14, 2017.

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Randy Woodson

May 16, 2017

I am so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. I worked with Steve at the Kansas Union for several years. He was a good guy.

Donna Madl

May 15, 2017

My condolences and sympathy goes out to Steve's family! Rest in peace Steve! I worked with him years ago at the Student Union. Always proud of a job he did! Always such a hard worker

MICHAEL REID

May 15, 2017

My condolences to the family on the death of Steve. I worked with him at the Kansas Union and he was always eager to help others and tell a good story. Rest in Peace.

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120 W 13th St, Lawrence, KS 66044

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