"I have always remembered "little" Tommy from our fish fry days on the farm. Little Tommy grew up as well as Jim and I and the years got busier and busier with raising families and even spreading out around the country - but Jim and I remember Tommy well from our younger days."
In loving memory of
Thomas "Tom" Orel Steiner
June 11, 1954 - January 29, 2015
Mr. Thomas "Tom" Orel Steiner, 60, of Oakville died at 7:40 a.m. Thursday, January 29, 2015, at Great River Hospice House in West Burlington after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born June 11, 1954 in Burlington, he was the son of Orel Robert and Rose Blanche (Thomas) Steiner. On June 27, 1976 he married JoAnn Schmidgall in Oakville.
Mr. Steiner was a 1972 graduate of Mediapolis High School and attended Southeastern Community College. He was a lifelong farmer and cattleman.
Mr. Steiner was a member of Mediapolis-Oakville Apostolic Christian Church of Mediapolis. He enjoyed singing hymns, reading, and spending time outdoors with his livestock. He loved spending time with family, especially his grandchildren. He was a visionary with a passion for learning and loved studying the Bible.
Survivors include his wife of 38 years, JoAnn Steiner of Oakville; two sons, Randy (Shayla) Steiner and Joel (Abigail) Steiner both of Mediapolis; three daughters, Karen (Brent) Eberhardt of Sperry, Laura (Trent) Kuntz of Oakville and Anne (Jonny) Ball of Wapello; 16 grandchildren; one brother, John (Carol) Steiner of Mediapolis; seven sisters, Diane (Ralph) Lanz of Seville, Ohio, Elaine Eisenmann of Burlington, Martha (Albert) Wiegand of Morning Sun, Rebecca (Larry) Endress of Bradford, Illinois, Patricia Steiner of Burlington, Gwen (Kenneth) Manz of Paulding, Ohio and Janet (John) Schupbach of Elgin, Iowa and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one son, Robert Orel Steiner, his parents, grandparents and one brother-in-law, Paul Eisenmann.
The funeral service for Mr. Steiner will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 3rd, at Mediapolis-Oakville Apostolic Christian Church with the Ministers of the Church officiating. Interment will be in the Apostolic Christian Church Cemetery, Oakville.
Friends may call from noon until 8 p.m. Sunday, February 2nd,at Lunning Chapel where the family will receive friends from 4 until 8 p.m. The family will also receive friends from 9 until 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, at the Church.
Memorials have been established for Great River Hospice House and Gateway Woods Children's Home.
Tributes
"Dear Steiner family We wish to offer our sympathy to you in the death of your loved one. Even when we are thankful the suffering is over, it is difficult to say that final goodbye. Two of our brothers were also called home at age 60 and it seems so young even if it is 'three score'. But God is always faithful to provide comfort. May He be your strength in the days ahead. Love in Christ, Marvin and Jane Leman Princeville"
"You All have our deepest sympathy for the loss of a Husband, Dad, and Brother. John I'm Glad we met up and you telling me of Tom's sickness because then the Lord prompted me to make the trec to Burlington to have one last visit with my Brother/Cousin Tom. I'll miss him dearly until we meet again. Ted and Kenda Taufer "
"Thank you Joann for taking such loving care of our dear Brother and friend. May the Lord keep you, and as we no longer need to pray for Tom, as he has his great reward, we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers!"
"May God be a comfort to each of you who remain on earth! Let us press on toward the goal so there will be a glad reunion in heaven some day. "
"Tom was a very strong courageous man. He loved his family with all his heart. His face just lit up when his grandchildren came to visit. He will be missed by so many. "
"My heart goes out to you JoAnn and children. May God comfort you in your time of hurt and pain. I'm glad I got to visit with him and hear his encouragement. What strong faith he had. He made me feel better and that brings me comfort tonight."