Steven Howard Gieser, 60, of Russell, Kansas, died on Thursday, December 12, 2019, at his home in Russell.

Steven was born on April 10, 1959, in Minot, North Dakota, the son of Ralph Phillip and Bonnie Rae (Spokley) Gieser.  He grew up in Denver, Colorado, attended Arvada High School in Arvada, Colorado, graduating in the class of 1979.  After high school he received his Associates Degree from Red Rock Community College.  He worked as a material handler with Goodwill.  He was a member of a Star Trek group called the Grand Alliance that celebrated everything Star Trek that was involved with the television and movie franchise.  He also enjoyed many other sci-fi books, television shows and movies.

Surviving family include his sisters Annette Rupp and husband Kevin of Russell, Kansas, Jayne Green of Colorado and brother William Gieser of Nebraska.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

A memorial service to celebrate Steven's life will be held at 11 A.M. on Friday, January 17, 2020, at the  at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell, Kansas.  The family will greet guests the day of the service.  Cremation has been selected by the family and there will be no committal service.  Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.