Steven W. Gentges, 78, Linn, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on Dec. 26, 1947, to the late William and Pearl (Blackburn) Gentges in Jefferson City.
He was a 1966 graduate of Fatima High School.
Steven served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.
He was united in marriage to Betty Berhorst on Nov. 9, 1968, at St. George Catholic Church in Linn.
Steven was employed withVon Hoffmann Press/RR Donnelley in Jefferson City.
He was preceded in death by parents, William and Pearl; granddaughter, Addie Gentges; infant brother, Vernon Gentges; sister, Shirley Evans; and daughter-in-law, Robynn Gentges.
Steven is survived by wife, Betty; sons, Brian Gentges and wife Amy of Washington, Scott Gentges and wife Michelle of Frankenstein, Tim Gentges and wife Jana of O’Fallon and Joel Gentges of Argyle; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and sisters, Elaine Backes and husband Gerald of Loose Creek, Beverly Lowry and husband Steve of Holts Summit, Edith Kirsch and husband Dan of Frankenstein and Janet Orscheln and husband Melvin of Loose Creek.
A Celebration of Life Service was held on Oct. 27, at Morton Chapel in Linn, with Deacon Robert Schowengerdt officiating. Inurnment will be held in St. George Parish Cemetery in Linn at a later date.
Memorial contributions suggested to the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements entrusted to Morton Chapel in Linn.
