07/07/2024
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Liberty Fire Department and his family 🙏🏻
The Liberty Fire Department and the Sanneman family invite the public to join them in honoring the life of Firefighter / Paramedic Steve Sanneman with visitation on Friday, July 12 and funeral services on Saturday, July 13.
Sanneman, a 20-year veteran of the Liberty Fire Department, passed away at home on Sunday, July 7 after a five-week battle with pancreatic cancer. His diagnosis was determined to be caused as a result of his profession and is recognized as a line of duty death.
“This week, our entire department has faced the reality of what it means to live in service to our community,” said Fire Chief John Mills. “The fire service builds the bonds of family unlike any other profession and I am immensely proud of the strength and unity our department has shown as we mourn the loss of one of our own.”
Outside of his service to the Liberty Fire Department, Steve was dedicated to providing peer support counseling, specifically focusing on PTSD in first responders. He had a heart to care for others, which is obvious in his choice of career and in his dedication to his peers.
“Steve absolutely loved being a firefighter and paramedic, and was a role model to many in the Fire Department,” said City Administrator Curt Wenson. “He was always professional and always sincere; we will miss seeing his genuine smile and signature handlebar mustache.”
Visitation and Funeral Service Details:
Visitation – Friday, July 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, 1600 Route 291, Liberty, MO 64068
Funeral Service – Saturday, July 13 at 9 a.m. at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, 1600 Route 291, Liberty, MO 64068
Funeral Procession – After the service, the funeral procession will leave Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, drive past Fire Station 3, where Sanneman was stationed, and on to New Hope Cemetery in Liberty.
A map of the funeral procession, including any associated road closures, will be available on Thursday.