Steven August Maeder

Steven August Maeder, 51, Merriam, Kansas, died September 18, 2009.

” Butch” was his nickname, and it described his powerful appearance, his deep voice, and his hobbies. Afterall, Steve was a man’s man. He hunted deer, turkey, and pheasant and also fished. He was great with his hands and built all kinds of things from barbeque smokers to skeet-throwers. He was a man. Take him for all in all, we shall not look upon his like again.

Although “Butch” perfectly described Steve’s appearance and hobbies, it did not even hint as to what kind of man he was on the inside. So we were forced to give him other names, as well.

For the countless number of lives he touched, he was called Friend. For the nieces and nephews he helped in every way he could, he was called Uncle. To the three women he grew up with, and teased, and was teased by, he was called Brother. For Tanner and Jake, two strong and affectionate, young men, he was called Dad. And for Robin, the only woman he would ever truly love, he was called Husband.

Although he is no longer here with us, the love he left behind will last forever.

Steven is survived by his wife, Robin; two sons, Tanner and Jake; sisters Vicky Renne (Dan), Cathy Kline (Jim) and Kelly Coffman (Ken); father-in-law, David Lang, and ten nephews and nieces. Steven was preceeded in death by his parents Doris and Albert Maeder; nephew Jimmy; and mother-in-law Leonore Lang.

Visitation and Funeral Services

Visitation is Tuesday, September 22, 6-8 p.m., at Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at the chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Kansas City Hospice House, 12000 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, Missouri 64145.