Steven L. Benscoter

Steven Lloyd Benscoter, one of two children of Leo Wilbur Benscoter and Lois Louise (Baker) Benscoter, was born in Leon, Iowa on March 1, 1948. He grew up and attended school in Council Bluffs, Iowa, graduating from Lewis Central High School in 1967. On June 28th of that same year, Steve enlisted in the United States Air Force and served in Vietnam. He continued his service in the Air Force for 22 years. Steve was also stationed in Germany and a graduate of the Military Technical Training School. He took great pride in his military service and was eventually stationed at Offutt Air Force Base in Bellevue, Nebraska. Among the many medals received during his service, he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze stars, as well as the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon. Steve was honorably discharged on July 31, 1989.

Following the service, Steve continued to work in the information technology field. He accepted a position with MCI and then First Data, both located in Omaha, Nebraska. Steve had worked at First Data for 20 years when he retired December 21, 2009.

Steve was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Council Bluffs, the Glenwood American Legion Post 141 and the Tabor Veterans of Foreign War Post 7064. He was a member of the National Rifle Association, collected guns, and loved to hunt and fish. Steve enjoyed tractors and participating in Glenwood's Keg Creek Days. He loved his family and grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them. Steve's motorcycle was also a big part of his life. He enjoyed riding with his friends and was an active member of the Patriot Guard and the American Legion Riders. Steve was returning home from his annual trip to Sturgis, South Dakota, when he died near Little Sioux, Iowa, on August 9, 2010 at the age of 62 years, 5 months, and 8 days. He was preceded in death by his father, Leo Benscoter.

Steve is survived by his daughter, Rachel Kapp and husband Jacob of Omaha, NE, and their children, Coby Kapp and Rebecca Kapp; mother, Lois Benscoter-Agnew and husband Harold; sister, Louisa Taylor and husband Mike; and nephew, Matt Taylor, all of Council Bluffs; aunts and uncles; other relatives and many friends.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.