Harold "Steve" Steven Behrnes

Harold Steven “Steve” Behrnes, a longtime resident of Prague, Oklahoma, passed away on October 6, 2019 at the age of 64. Steve was born in Prague, Oklahoma on October 12, 1954. He was the son of Harold “Johnny” and Verma Jo (Crawford) Behrnes. Steve was a well-known and well-respected member of the Prague community. He was known for his giving spirit and willingness to always help someone out. He was respected, loved and will be greatly missed by many. Steve was a proud graduate of Prague High School and followed high school by attending and graduating from Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. He spent his life serving the people of Prague as a longtime employee of the City of Prague. He was very proud that he was a second-generation lineman and that his son, Ryan, became a third-generation linemen. Steve also enjoyed his time outdoors. He loved to hunt and to fish. Steve was also a proud husband, father and grandfather. He married Kimberly Anne (Bullard) Behrnes on February 15, 1980 at First Baptist Church of Prague. The two were happily married until his passing. The marriage was blessed with three children, Adam, Kelsey and Ryan. He also loved being a grandfather to his three grandchildren, Maylee, Kellan and Logan. Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Harold “Johnny” and Verma Jo Behrnes and his father-in-law, C.L. Bullard. He is survived by his loving wife, Kimberly Anne Behrnes; three children, Adam Behrnes and wife Nicole, Kelsey Behrnes and Ryan Behrnes and wife Brittany; three grandchildren, Maylee Behrnes, Kellan Behrnes and Logan Behrnes; sister, Allyson Smith and husband Steve; Sister-in-law, Vicki Mosley and husband Terry; niece, Tara McGaha and husband Heath; nephews Kirk Smith and Matt Smith; mother-in-law, Ann Bullard and many family and friends. Funeral Services are scheduled for Thursday, October 10, 2019 at First Baptist Church of Prague. Services are set for 10:00 AM with Brother Tim Emmons officiating. A graveside service will be held immediately following at Prague Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service of Prague.