Steven Vincent Kenemer

Steven Vincent Kenemer died April 10, 2023, in Wichita, Kansas.Steven was born January 15, 1963, in Brooklyn, New York, to John and Patricia (Reedy) Kenemer. Steve moved from Staten Island to Kansas with his family in 1973. He graduated from Kapaun Mount Carmel in 1981 and Wichita State University in 1985 with a Degree in Geology. In 1997 he moved to Minneapolis, MN where he lived for the rest of his life. He worked in quality control testing of windows and frames.Steve is preceded in death by his father John “Kenny.” He is survived by his mother, Patricia; brothers and sisters, John (April), Robert (Wendy), Matt, Chris (Fritz) (Mary O’Connor) Linda Mason (Jeff), Annemarie Gallagher (Patrick); nephews, Patrick Kenemer, Seth May (Natasha), Gabe Kenemer (Tayler), Joseph Mason, Brandon Mason, Patrick Gallagher, Thomas Kenemer, Anthony Kenemer, Alexander Kenemer, and Daniel Gallagher; niece, Moira Kenemer; great-niece and nephew, Rosemary Kenemer and Theodore May; aunts, Patricia Reedy, Wilma Nielson, Reissa Reedy, Sheila Reedy, Peggy Dolan, Patty Reedy; many cousins; lifelong friends, Kevin, Brad, Chris, Dan, Jack, Mark, Eric, Paulie, Shelby, Laurie and many others.Steve was supported by his neighbors of many years, Adelle and Jim, over the past few months. Steve always found the perfect gift for his niece and nephews for birthdays and Christmas as well as during visits to the twin cities. Steve had a great number of nicknames, including Hoss, Enesteib, Big Steve and most recently, Steve Dylan. He was fisherman and outdoorsman who loved the cold of Minnesota for reasons that always baffled his family. Steve had a passion for cooking, music, outdoors, and sports. He was a lifelong fan of soccer, a proud member of Chief’s Nation and diehard Yankees fan.His family recently learned he spent some late nights teaching himself guitar and singing folks songs. He was a big fan of Stevie Ray Vaughan, Billie Holliday, Frank Sinatra and the Blues Brothers. A great jokester and storyteller, many people were unknowingly on the receiving end of his pranks that were often revealed when he cracked his big smile of enjoyment.A Rosary will be held Thursday, April 13, 2022 at 6:00 pm, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Following the rosary, the family invites his friends to join them in toasting Steve after the rosary at Walt’s, 7732 E. Central Ave Wichita, KS 67206. Family will gather in the back room next to the game room.Mass will be held Friday April 14, 2023 at 10:00 am, followed by a graveside service at Ascension Cemetery in Bel Aire. After the service, a luncheon will be held in the Blessed Sacrament basement for guests.Services in care of Downing & Lahey East Mortuary.