Stephen "Steve" B. Hebert passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021 at the age of 91.  He was born on September 25, 1929 in Lake Charles, LA, the first-born son to DeWitt County Judge Stephen P. Hebert and Carolyn Burda Hebert.

Steve grew up in Cuero, TX where he attended Cuero High School and was a member of the football team.  He graduated from St. Mary's University in San Antonio in 1951 with a Business Administration degree.  He served as a member of the Reserves in the United States Army.

Steve married Elaine Early in 1952.  He worked for Phillips Petroleum Company. The family lived in various locations including Houston, TX, New Orleans, LA, Duncanville, OK, and Bartlesville, OK.  Following retirement, Steve and Elaine moved to Victoria, TX.  After his wife, Elaine, passed in 1992, he moved to Cuero, TX.  He married Lorraine Gwosdz on June 21, 2002 and moved back to Victoria.

Steve was a loyal retiree of Phillips Petroleum Company.  He was a lifelong, dedicated supporter and fan of the Cuero Gobblers football team and enjoyed watching football and baseball.  He was a member of the Cuero Booster Club and the Serra Club, and was a Hospitality Minister at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Victoria, TX.  He enjoyed spending time tending to his cattle, having coffee with friends at the Dairy Queen in Cuero, TX, and going to dances with Lorraine.

Steve is survived by his wife, Lorraine; daughter, Ann Hebert of Katy, TX; sons Richard "Ricky" Hebert of Houston, TX, and David Hebert and his wife Tammy of Manvel, TX; step-daughter Diane and husband Blair Warren of Kingsbury, TX, step-daughter Brenda and husband Todd Mabry of Blanco; step-son David Gwosdz of Inez, TX; step-son Michael and wife Jenny Gwosdz of Inez, TX; step-son Bruce and wife Jana Gwosdz of Inez, TX; step-daughter-in-law Louise Gwosdz, wife of deceased step-son Paul Gwosdz of Victoria, TX; numerous step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law Patsy Hebert, wife of deceased brother Emanual "Andy" Hebert, of Victoria, TX.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Emanual "Andy" Hebert; first wife Elaine Early Hebert; and step-son Paul Gwosdz.

Steve will be lying in state on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Freund Funeral Home in Cuero.  A private mass will be held at a later date and interment will be at Hillside Cemetery.  Both will be private for immediate family only due to safety concerns pertaining to COVID.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Mary's Church at P.O. Box 2448, Victoria, TX 77902, and to the Cuero Gobblers All Sports Booster Club, P. O. Box 802, Cuero, TX 77954.

You may sign the guestbook or send condolences at www.freundfuneralhome.com .

Freund Funeral Home, 361-275-2343.