Steve Lancaster

Steve Lancaster, 80, of Grand Island, went to his heavenly home on Monday, May 11, surrounded by his loving family. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 16, at St. Leo’s Catholic Church. Father Don Buhrman will celebrate the Mass, with concelebrant Bishop Emeritus William Dendinger. Military honors will be provided by the U.S. Navy and the United Veterans Honor Guard. Cremation will follow the service, with private burial of ashes at a later date at the Grand Island Veterans Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday at St. Leo’s Catholic Church, with a Christian Wake Service beginning at 7 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association or Hall County Veterans Park. All Faiths Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. Steve was born January 28, 1946, in Kearney, Nebraska, the son of Roger and Virginia (Boul) Lancaster. He graduated from Kearney High School and the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Steve enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1967, graduating from Officer Candidate School and Flight School to become a naval pilot. On December 27, 1969, Steve was united in marriage to his college sweetheart, Pamela Trentman. Their union was blessed with two children, Lori and Scott. Steve and Pam made their first home in Atsugi, Japan, followed by Guam, where Steve flew 133 missions during the Vietnam War. After returning to the United States for shore duty, Steve was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 1978 and was discharged from the Navy with the rank of Lieutenant. Steve and Pam then made their home in Grand Island, where they raised their family. In partnership with Jim Reed, Steve founded Superior Mortgage Bank, which serviced home loans throughout Nebraska and was recognized as the 1985 Small Business of the Year by the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce. Steve enjoyed scuba diving, sailing, golfing, hunting, fishing, and spending his weekends at Johnson Lake. His greatest joy, however, was his family and especially being called “Papa.” Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 56 years, Pam; daughter, Lori Showalter; son, Scott (Becky) Lancaster; son-in-law, Paul Showalter; and six grandchildren: Logan (Alex), Sam, and Sean Showalter, and Cole, Reese, and William Lancaster. He is also survived by his sisters, Susie Lancaster and MaryJo (Dan) Reiners; and brother-in-law, Todd Halbert. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Jennie Halbert.

Steve Lancaster

January 28, 1946 - May 11, 2026

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January 28, 1946 - May 11, 2026

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