Jeffrey Knute "Jeff" Highman 1942 - 2018

HIGHMAN, GREEN, ZOEPPEL

Posted By: Connie Swearingen -Volunteer (email)
Date: 4/16/2018 at 16:18:10

Sioux City Journal
25 January 2018

Sioux City

Jeffrey Knute "Jeff" Highman, 75, of Sioux City, died Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018, after succumbing to complications from multiple sclerosis and lung cancer. He was surrounded by family.

Abiding by family wishes, cremation will take place. Private family services will be held. Arrangements are under the direction of Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Online condolences may be offered at www.meyerbroschapels.com.

Jeff was born on May 31, 1942, at the Lutheran Hospital in Sioux City, to M. Bethene (Green) and Alex S. Highman. He attended Sioux City Public Schools, and graduated from Benson High School in Omaha. Jeff enlisted in the U.S. Army following graduation. He was a radar man stationed in Chicago, Ill., during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Jeff was later stationed in Germersheim, Germany, where he met his wife, Barbara. They were married in Omaha on Oct. 17, 1965. Jeff worked as a machinist at All Power. He retired in 2001 due to his multiple sclerosis.

Due to his mobility issues, the computer and TV were a godsend for him. He was a kind and gentle man. Jeff was a good listener and his wise words will be missed.

Jeff is survived by his wife, Barbara (Zoeppel) of Sioux City; twin daughters, Stephanie (Steve) Maurer of Sioux City, and Natalie (Stacy Butts) Highman of Omaha; grandchildren, Danielle and Cory Maurer of Boulder, Colo.; and sister, Alexandra Sprague of Sioux City.

Jeff was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Erik G. Highman; and his brother-in-law, Larry Sprague.