Steve Goldsmith

Steven “Steve” Goldsmith, 67, passed away in St. Louis, Missouri on November 20, 2025 with his wife, Susie, and his daughter, Christy, holding his hands. A lifelong resident of Sedalia, he was the oldest child of J.C. and Frances Goldsmith, who preceded him in death. Steve was a man who took the world in quietly, listening before he spoke but quick to smile.

Steve leaves behind a family shaped by his quiet steadiness. He is survived by his wife, Susie, of the home; his daughter, Christy, and her partner, Jacob, of Columbia; and his little sister, Vickie, of Sedalia. Steve met Susie square-dancing more than 45 years ago. They were married on October 25, 1980 at New Bethel Methodist Church in Sedalia. Steve and Susie later found joy in country dancing where he was a mean two-stepper and a sharp dresser. Together, they loved baking sugar cookies and continuing to dance in the kitchen.

Steve loved to serve others. He built houses for Habitat for Humanity, led youth groups, drove the church bus on mission trips, and spent years as an usher serving alongside his father at the First United Methodist Church. He didn’t care for the spotlight; he just did the work that needed doing. Steve’s life in Sedalia was built on his practical gifts of concrete care: his fix-it jobs, his presence, and his quiet devotion. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.