Steve D. Ochs, 54, passed away May 29, 2019 in Jetmore.

He was born November 4, 1964 in Dodge City, the son of Loren E. and Beverly Kay Fagen Ochs. A lifetime area resident, he was a devoted cattleman and rancher, but most importantly he was a loving son, husband, father and grandfather.

He was of the Christian faith and attended Grace Community Church, Dodge City. He was a member of Kansas Livestock Association and was a proud supporter of the FFA and 4-H youth.

On July 28, 1990, he married Stephanie Schawe in Spearville. She survives.

Other survivors include: parents, Loren and Kay Ochs, Jetmore; son, Garrett (Kelsey) Ochs, Jetmore; two daughters, Janae (Ryan) Falconer and Taylor (Caleb) Sheets, both of Jetmore; brother, Brad (Penny) Ochs, Jetmore; sister, Carol (Jeff) Jarnagin, Holcomb; grandson, Ty Falconer and mother-in-law, Anne Schawe, Spearville.

Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Grace Community Church, Dodge City, with Rev. Kirk Larson presiding. Family requests casual dress. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at Beckwith Funeral Home, Jetmore. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Fairmount Cemetery, Jetmore.

Memorials may be sent to the Grandchildren’s school fund in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, Box 663 Jetmore, KS 67854.