Stephen Kent Krebs

Stephen Kent Krebs departed on his final adventure on July 9, 2025 at the age of 76. Always a man seeking new experiences, he departed from his home in Las Vegas, Nevada not realizing this final journey was scheduled quite so soon.

Stephen began his journey in Kansas City, Missouri on December 21, 1948 with his parents, Charles Edward Krebs and Donna Jean Zuck. He later became a ‘BIG BROTHER’ to Philip Charles, which was an entirely different sort of adventure.

Stephen lived in various cities as a child: Kansas City, Missouri; Wichita, Kansas; and Tulsa, Oklahoma. He attended Christ the King Catholic Elementary School In Kansas City, Missouri; Wichita Heights High School in Wichita, Kansas; Central State University, in Edmond Oklahoma; Memphis State University in Memphis, Tennessee and Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL.

Stephen joined the US Army, serving in Vietnam as a Vietnamese Linguist. During his service he was awarded the Bronze Star.

Upon his departure from the US Army, Stephen completed a double Master’s Degree in International Relations and Management. After completion of this intense program, he joined the Department of Defense, ultimately becoming a contracting officer in locations such as Warner Robbins AFB, Georgia; Nellis AFB in Las Vegas, NV; Pearl Harbor, Hawaii; Seoul, South Korea; Sembach, Germany; Djibouti; and Bahrain. Once he retired, Stephen returned to Las Vegas, Nevada to build his dream home.

And each one (here), has one thing shared

(We) have all sweated beneath the same sun

Looked up in wonder at the same moon

And wept when it was all done

For being done to soon

Being done to soon

(excerpt from “Done Too Soon” written by Neil Diamond)

Stephen is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Philip Charles and Phyllis Ann Krebs of Springfield MO, 2 aunts, 2 uncles, a multitude of cousins plus friends throughout the world. He will be greatly missed and always remembered with a smile.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to the following charities that were special to Stephen: The Wounded Warrior Project, St Jude Children’s Cancer Research Hospital, ASPCA, or The Shriner’s Hospital for Children.