Obituary for Steve Larry Menesini: November 11, 1942 to January 11, 2025

Steve Larry Menesini passed away at Renown Hospital in Reno, Nevada, on Saturday, January 11, 2025. He was 82 years old.

Steve was born in Yerington, Nevada on November 11, 1942, the son of Dave and Isabella Menesini.
He lived in Yerington for most of his life. After going to Hartnell College, he returned to Yerington to take over the family ranch. After many years of ranching, he chose to begin crafting and selling his own special recipe beef jerky. This became a business which he enjoyed and continued for over 40 years, and up until his last day. He enjoyed smoking meats, including hams, bacon and brisket, as well as making his own sausage. He also processed wild game into jerky, salami, and meat sticks to order, for everyone in the valley.

He is survived by his sister, Nancy Cantrall, of Sparks, Nevada, his wife Judi, of Yerington, his son, Jimmy, daughter-in-law Mayli, and granddaughter, Kyla, of Chico, California. He was preceded in death by his parents, as well as his brother-in-law, Nolan Cantrall.

His Funeral Mass will be held at the Holy Family Catholic Church, 103 N West St, on Friday, January 31st, 2025, at 11:00 am. Burial will be in the Valley View Cemetery.  Everyone is welcomed to attend, with reception to follow at the Catholic Hall.  Family and friends are invited to sign the online guest book at www.FRFH.net.

Arrangements are under the direction of Freitas Rupracht Funeral Home, 25 Hwy 208 Yerington, Nevada 89447 (775) 463-2911