Steve Hipp

Steve Allen Hipp, born on April 15,1956 in Petersburg, West Virginia, passed away on February 9, 2026 at the age of 69. Steve was raised in Mt. Storm, West Virginia, attended Union High and graduated in 1974. Upon graduating, he then enlisted in the United States Air Force and Served his Country from June 14, 1974 – March 30, 1979. While in the Air Force, he was stationed in Minot, ND and Alaska .

A dedicated family man and patriot, Steve’s life was marked by service, both to his country and to his community. After his military service, he embarked on a 20-year career as a Bus Driver with Greyhound Bus Lines. Driving over 1 million safe miles, he was ensuring countless travelers reached their destinations safely. He always strove to make everyone who rode his bus feel welcome.

Steve married Donna Meyer, on May 26, 2001. They resided by Beatrice, Nebraska. After retiring from Greyhound, he became a figure in the culinary scene. He owned and operated Grandpa’s Kitchen in Beatrice and Longhorn Grill in Washington, KS. Cooking was not just his profession but his passion. He was also an avid deer hunter and enjoyed sharing that hobby with his family.

He is survived by his beloved wife Donna, his son Tim (Lisa) of Morgantown, WV, and his daughters Candie Kelley of Fort Wayne, IN and Shelly (Donald) Reese of Morgantown, WV; sister Debbie Cameron; brothers Rick (Sharon) Hipp, Greg (Tammy) Hipp, Pastor Clifford Shale, and Hobart Hipp; 10 grandchildren Marissa Newlin, Kirsten (Corbin) Wilson, Savanna (Seth) Neikirk, Dylan (Hannah) Poling, Natasha (Brian) Price, Tierra (Brandon) Holbert, Brianna (Dakota) Goff, Isaiah Burns, Skyler (Devon) Hartshorn, and Brian (Marissa) Hipp; 12 great grandchildren; aunt Millie (James) Rexrode; many nieces, nephews and cousins; father in law Orville Meyer; and brothers and sisters in law Wayne Meyer, Carol Meyer, Ron & Crystal Meyer.

Steve's parents, Howard and Alice (Cosner) Hipp; mother in law Helen Meyer; son Brian Hipp; siblings Alice Bodenheimer, Robert Hipp, Weldon Hipp, Charles Hipp, Chester Hipp, Shirley Cosner, Dale Cosner, and Calvey Cosner; brother-in-law Steve Cameron, all preceded him in death.

A celebration of Steve Hipp's life will be held on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 10:30 AM at Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel, located at 708 North 6th Street, Beatrice, Nebraska, 68310. The service will also be live streamed at www.ghchapel.com for those who are unable to attend in person. Burial of his ashes will be at the Zion Lutheran Cemetery near Harbine, NE with full military honors provided by the Bitting-Norman Post #27, American Legion and the United States Air Force. There will be no viewing or visitation as cremation has taken place. A memorial has been established to the family's choice for future designation with the funeral home in charge.

We invite you to leave memories and upload photos of Steve to his memorial page at www.ghchapel.com, as a way of sharing the joy and dedication that he brought to his life and the lives of those around him. You may also view his video tribute and service on his memory page.

These services have been entrusted to the Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel in Beatrice.