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Fresh off their improbable AL west title over the Texas Rangers, the Oakland Athletics family received some sombering news. Relief Pitcher Pat Neshek's wife Stephanee Neshek had given birth to their first son, Gehrig John Neshek, on Tuesday - Pat had flown to be there for the birth. Unfortunately, shortly after the A's clinched the AL West title, Pat announced via his twitter account that the newborn had died unexpectedly and without cause.
Stephanee Neshek grew up in Reno, NV and eventually moved to Omaha, NE, where she ran track and played both volleyball and softball in High School. She also played Division 1 softball in College at Mercer University. Stephanee is now active in the CrossFit community, something that she continued to do throughout her pregnancy. Stephanee is also very active with various charities.
Pat and Stephanie met on the Internet! It's a long story, but the short of it is that Stephanee and her roommate found Pat's website and sent him an email. The email eventually progressed to more emails, which progressed to texts, which progressed to phone calls, which progressed to a date. Pat and Stephanee Neshek were married in December of 2006 in a Las Vegas wedding. The couple are avid dog lovers, and proud owners of Juicy (a dachshund mix) and Kirby (chocolate piebald dachshund).
Our thoughts go out to the couple during this troubling time.
10.4.2012
I cannot even begin to imagine how you must be felling, I'm very sorry for your loss. May God give you the strength to carry on.
10.4.2012
Dear Pat and Stephanee,
Nobody's words, expression of sorrow or prays will do anything to take the pain away. We know because we lost three children in the third trimester. Nothing made us feel better until we net other parents who have had the same gut wrenching pain. We tried soooo hard to get pregnant each time and each time it ended in sorrow. We almost gave up....but this December we'll be celebrating our son Liam's 20th birthday. Yes it's hard to hear this...but it does get better and yes you will have the family you want.
All our love,
Eric, Laurie and Liam Miner
(formerly of the Bay Area and always A's fans!)
10.6.2012
There are so many things in life that are beyond our understanding. So very sorry for your unfathomable loss.
10.7.2012
May God give you both the strength to carry on! God was missing an angel and your
little boy was the closest there was to pure innocence and love. I am a mother and no
mom or dad should have to endure this. he is in God's arms now and will forever watch over you and your future kids. much love and peace to all
10.7.2012
I cannot imagine the pain you are feeling right now. Rest assured there are so many people praying for you and your family right now, including mine.
10.7.2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to you both, may God give you the strength to try and understand what is an thinkable loss. Your son is now in Heaven, and sits at the Right Hand of The Lord. God Bless you Both.