Steven Niederkorn

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Steven Bradley Niederkorn, 71, of Poplar Bluff. Steve passed away in his home on March 11, 2025. Steve had been dealing with health issues for the past few years. Our hearts are broken that he is gone, but Steve has been given his reward for a life well lived and one that always tried to help and serve others.

Steve was born on Jan. 10, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois. He was one of five children of Charles and Irene Niederkorn.

Steve spent his early years in Chicago. His family moved to Missouri when he was in high school. He graduated from Kelly High School in 1972.

Steve then attended Southeast Missouri State University where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration in 1976.  He later applied and was accepted as a recruit for the Missouri State Highway Patrol Academy in Jefferson City, where he graduated in June 1981. Prior to joining the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Steve worked in various law enforcement jobs with his dates of service spanning from July 5, 1978, to Feb. 1, 2014, when he retired as a Lieutenant with the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Troop E, in Poplar Bluff.

Steve married Terry Niederkorn on March 26, 1983, in Kennett, Missouri. They had one daughter, Lorie Veazey, of Poplar Bluff. Steve was a wonderful father, and later a proud grandpa to his twin grandchildren, Charlie and Maggie Veazey, of Poplar Bluff.  Steve enjoyed golfing, playing cards, shooting pool, and spending time with his grandchildren. After retiring he enjoyed traveling with his wife. He was a very social person and enjoying being out in the public.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Bud Niederkorn, and sister, Rose Fuechtman. Steve is survived by his wife, daughter, and grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Sue Griffin of Chaffee, Missouri, and sister, Shirley Niederkorn of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Other surviving family members include his nieces, Linda Fuechtman, Barbara Ingold, Megan Lamb, and his nephews, David Fuechtman, and Matthew Griffin, along with great-nieces Hannah Fuechtman, Rachel Fuechtman, Ava Lamb, Maura Kate Lamb, and great-nephews Kevin Ingold, Ryan Ingold, Adam Fuechtman, and Kaden Lamb.

Memorial gathering will be from10 a.m.-noon Saturday, March 15, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with a memorial mass immediately following at noon. Burial will be at Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Poplar Bluff.

Flowers are appreciated or donations can be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Poplar Bluff.

Cotrell Willow Ridge Funeral & Cremation Services is honored to serve the family and friends of Steven Bradley Niederkorn. Online condolences can be made at www.cwrfcs.com