Brother Stephen J. Ohnmacht, C.PP.S. of the Kansas City Province of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood died early Monday morning, March 23, 2015 at Our Lady of Mercy Country Home in Liberty, MO. He was 68 years old.

Stephen Joy Ohnmacht was born on May 28, 1946 in Nebraska City, NE to Chris and Helen (Volkmer) Ohnmacht. He entered Brunnerdale Seminary in Canton, OH on September 6, 1960. After graduation from Brunnerdale, Steve entered St. Joseph’s College in Rensselaer, IN. While studying at St. Joseph’s, he discerned his vocation to be a brother.  He made his Temporary Incorporation on August 15, 1966 at St. Charles Seminary, Carthagena, OH. His Definitive Incorporation took place at St. Charles on August 15, 1969.

In June, 1968, he was assigned to the staff at Precious Blood Seminary in Liberty, MO, where he remained until the seminary closed in 1983 and the property was sold. In 1986, Brother Steve began working for Immacolata Manor in Liberty. In 1996, he began working part-time at Immacolata as his responsibilities at Precious Blood Center increased following the death of his good friend, Brother Carl Mueller, C.PP.S.

Throughout his religious life, Brother Steve was committed to serving the Precious Blood community. In addition to his service at Precious Blood Seminary and Precious Blood Center, Brother Steve served in the Vocation Office in the 1970s, as director of Brother Formation in the 1980s, and on the Formation Committee for several years. He was elected to the Provincial Council in 1983 and served one term until 1987. Brother Steve was also a member of the Future’s Steering Committee in the 1980s. As an active member of St. James Parish in Liberty, Brother Steve worked on the RCIA team at St. James for many years.

Diagnosed with cancer in October 2010, Brother Steve faced his illness with a deep faith, patience, and prayer.  May he rest in God’s gracious peace.