Stephan "Steve" Martin Ginie, 78, of Olathe passed away peacefully on June 27, 2021, surrounded by his loving wife and children at Prairie Elder Care in Overland Park, Kansas.
He was born on June 21, 1943, to Martin and Mary (Sullivan) Ginie in Clinton, Iowa. Steve was an Eagle Scout, a member of the Flying Silhouettes Water Ski Club, and quarterback for his high school football team in Savanna, Illinois. He received a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa.
On June 21, 1969, Steve married Jerilyn "Jeri" Ann Cavanagh, and they initially made their homes in Chicago, Illinois and Springfield, Illinois. They spent the majority of their life together in Olathe, Kansas with their children Kathi, Kerry, and Ryan.
Steve was the Branch Chief of Financial Operations for the United States Department of Agriculture and worked for the government for almost 40 years.
He was a charter member of the Knights of Columbus and a faithful member of Prince of Peace Church.
Steve touched many lives and will be remembered for his love of playing pool, golfing, fishing, waterskiing, ping-pong, dancing the jitterbug—and especially for his love of family and friends.
Steve was preceded in death by his parents Martin and Mary (Sullivan) Ginie, brother Kevin Ginie, and sister Connie Miles. Steve is survived and dearly missed by his loving wife, Jeri; children Kathi (Chris) Bayne, Kerry (Daniel) Liszt, and Ryan (Stacy) Ginie; his grandchildren Stephen, Isabella, Elena, and Eva; his brother Rick (Mary Ellen) Ginie; and several nieces and nephews.
Private services will be held.
Memorials are suggested to Prairie Elder Care (10034 W. 151st, Overland Park, KS 66221) and Ascend Hospice (4550 W. 109th Street, Suite 210, Overland Park, KS 66211). Please designate the Steve Ginie Memorial Fund.
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