He was preceded in death by his father and mother.
He is survived by sisters, Gail E. Schueth of Basalt, CO and Mary K. Drafts (John, Eliza, Hayden) of Lakewood, CO; brother, Daniel L. Schueth (Kansas City); son, Paul T. McDuffee; and daughter, Laurin McDuffee. He is also survived by his uncle, Wayne L. Bismark of Maryville, TN, a cousin, Andrew W. Bismark (Florencia) of San Diego; and special friends, George Chambers, Claire Carouthers, Doc, and Stephanie Fowler.
A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held on May 15, 2026, at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, 1501 W. Maryland Ave., North Little Rock, AR at 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.



Condolences(2)
Kristy Clinton Cowherd
Heber springs, AR Sunday, May 3, 2026 Stephen was always so nice during high school. He certainly loved talking about trains! I am so very sorry to hear about his passing. My condolences to his family!Stephania Fowler
Monticello, AR Friday, April 24, 2026 My Dearest Stephen"Family isn't always blood, it's the people in your life who want you in theirs: the ones who accept you for who you are, the ones who would do anything to see you smile and who love you no matter what." ~Maya Angelou
Your legacy will forever be remembered. You were not just a Friend for '29 Years , You were Family. Everyone in My Family knew and Loved You, Stephen. LeeMarcus was only 7.5 years young and now You had opportunity to meet his '3 Children #WhatBlessing .You and I met at Bemis in Crossett 1997 , since then #FriendsForLife #FamilyForLife #RestOn #ForEverRemembered ♥️