Steven Craig Orth was born October 17, 1955, in St. Francis, Kansas. He was the second son of Oscar J. Orth and Dorothy M. (Patterson) Orth. He died October 4, 2026, at the age of 70 in St. Francis, Kansas.

Steve was a lifelong resident of St. Francis, Kansas. After high school he attended Brown & Mackie School of Business in Salina. He came back home and began his banking career with Citizens State Bank for 17 years. After the bank closed, he went on to Kansas-Nebraska Gas Company and then moved on to Colby, Kansas where he worked for Mid-West Energy till his retirement. Steve then returned to St. Francis.

Steve served God by being a lifelong and active member of Salem Lutheran Church. Salem was his church family.

He also served the Cheyenne County Fire Department as a volunteer for 25 years.

Steve was preceded in death by his father and mother. He is survived by his older brother, Stanley A. Orth, wife Linda K. Richers-Orth, nephew Christopher Orth and niece Emily Orth-Chavez. Great nephew and nieces, Rachel Orth, Mikka Orth, Boston Orth, Taylor Orth and Gabriella Orth-Chavez.

A lunch will be provided by the Peace Lutheran and Salem Lutheran Church ladies at noon.

The service will then take place at Peace Lutheran Church at 1:30pm, Friday, October 9, 2026. The graveside service will take place at the Salem Lutheran Cemetery.

Memorials can be made to the Cheyenne County Fire Department and the Salem Lutheran Church building fund. You may bring to service or mail to Knodel Funeral Home, 202 S. Benton St., St. Francis, Kansas 67756.