Steve Hilscher

Steve Anthony Hilscher, age 72, formerly of Hays, Kansas, died Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at his home in Perry, Oklahoma. He was born on December 10, 1953, in Cherokee, Oklahoma, to William and Maddlena Hilscher. He was married to Janis Hilscher on June 8, 2024, in Perry, Oklahoma.

Steve graduated from Hays, Kansas High School on May 23, 1972. He worked as a Deputy Sheriff for the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Houston, Texas. Lucent Technologies, Omaha, Nebraska. Texas Department of Public Safety, TX. Precision Utility Locate, North Dakota.

Steve is survived by his wife Janis Hilscher, Perry, OK; Two sons, Andrew Hilscher, Omaha, NE; and Travis (Krystal) Hilscher, Olathe, KS. Brother and two sisters: Larry Hilscher, Ardmore, OK; Peggy J. Herrman (Ken), Tulsa, Ok; and Delaphine Francis Perry, OK. Nephews and Nieces: Don Tiegs Jr., Stacy Kennedy, Sheila Cordel, April Rigney, Evan Herrman, Delline Davis, Sandra (Thad) Thompson, Vickie Ottinger. Grandchildren: Bradan Hilscher, Lorelei Hilscher, and Raegan Hilscher. Grandnephews and Nieces: Derek Wilson, Tanner Thompson, Jennifer Cabello, and Chad Muheim.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Shirley Teigs. Brothers-in-law: Donald Tiegs Sr. and Edgar Frances.