Steve R. Laughlin

Steve R. Laughlin

December 27, 1949 – November 25, 2022

Steve was born in Lincoln, NE to Don and Eileen Laughlin. He was one of Nebraska’s first LEED certified architects, a published author and artist. Steve was known for his grand Halloween display at the home he designed and built in the historic Gold Coast neighborhood.

Survived by wife, Karen Levorson Laughlin; sons, Daniel, Michael and Matthew Laughlin; brothers, Dean (Cindy) and Jerry Laughlin. Preceded in death by wife, Sharon and parents.

Funeral Service Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022 at 1:00PM at John A. Gentleman Mortuaries 72nd Street Chapel. Visitation Tuesday from 5-7PM, also at the funeral home. Interment: Evergreen Memorial Park.

“You go through life, trying to break out of the dullness, do something special, or be something special. Usually, not much comes of it. Then once in a while, something really bad happens, or something really good, or really strange – so bad, so good, or so strange that it makes for a good story.” – Steve Laughlin

Steve was a father, a husband, an architect, an artist and doodler, a designer, a traveler, a friend. But at his heart, he was a storyteller. Stories of love, youth, raising children, fishing, building – each tale enhanced since the last time you heard it.

We take with us the stories he told.