Rich and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Steve and Rich have been fixtures in the Open Arms congregation for so long that I can barely remember a time when they weren't there. Steve was a sweet and gentle man with a great capacity for generosity. I'm sad to think I'll never hear him come over to me and greet me energetically with "Hello, Donna Johnson Dehmler!" He was the only person ever to routinely greet me using my full name. I admired his devotion to his beloved Richard, his independent spirit, and his courage. I miss his creativity, his enthusiasm and his whole-hearted participation in church activities. Steve was a very special person. It just isn't the same without his beautiful smile. Godspeed, Steve.