Stephen Ray Stramel

Stephen Ray Stramel, age 67, of McCook, passed away November 20, 2019 at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook, NE. He was born in McCook on September 9, 1952 to Raymond and Betty Berdine (Metcalf) Stramel. He graduated from McCook High School in 1970. He received both a Bachelor of Arts degree and Master of Arts degree from Ft Hays State College in Hays, KS. He then taught art at the college. Stephen was an avid reader of art and art history, theology, world history, world politics and he enjoyed an extensive collection of music, especially Classical. Stephens life was dedicated to art and other intellectual pursuits. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Betty Stramel; stepmother, Nadine (Hoyt Young) Stramel; brother, Samuel; and stepsister, Teresa (Young) Speake. Stephen is survived by two brothers, Randy Stramel and Daniel and wife, Leslie Stramel, both of McCook; sister, Marcia Morell and her partner, Theresa Wanek, of Omaha, NE; step brother, Alan and wife, Mary Lou Young, of Los Alamitos, CA; three nieces, Elizabeth Morell, Katherine and husband, Matt Johnson, both of Omaha, NE and Amanda Koperski of Erie, CO. Rosary will be recited at the Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel on Friday, November 29, 2019 at 7:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St, Patricks Catholic Church in McCook on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at 10:30 AM with Father Gary Brethour officiating. Inurnment will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery of McCook. Memorials to Stephen will benefit St. Gregory Catholic Seminary in Seward, NE and may be left at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel. Friends may leave on-line condolences at herrmannfh.com. Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements. Rosary Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel Friday, November 29, 2019 7:00 PM 607 Norris Avenue McCook, Nebraska 69001 Mass of Christian Burial St. Patrick's Catholic Church Saturday, November 30, 2019 10:30 AM 409 East F Street McCook, Nebraska 69001 Inurnment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.