REINHOLD STEINKE

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REINHOLD STEINKE May 28, 1916 Novemeber 11, 2006 Peacefully at his home on November 11, 2006 in his 90th year Reinhold Steinke passed away. Reinhold was born May 28, 1916 in the Freidensthal area near Ridgeville. Reinhold chose farming as his lifelong career. In 1953 he married Annie Craig and they farmed together until their retirement at which time they moved to Dominion City Manor. Reinhold was very active in his church both as board member and choir member. He served on numerous boards in his community, Credit Union, Pool Elevator, Greenridge Hall, Ridgeville and Dominion City Curling Clubs, Franklin Craft Club, and Dominion City Manor. Reinhold enjoyed curling and in later years he took great pleasure in the crib games interspersed between their working hours at the craft club. Left to cherish his memory are sisters, Martha (Reinhold) Ganske, Ida Kowal, Emma Gruenke; brother Louis (Dorothy); sisters-in-law, Linda Steinke and Effie (John) Calder as well as a number of nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Annie and brothers, Fred and Gus. Funeral services will be held in Greenridge United Church, Thursday, November 16, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. with burial to follow in the Greenridge cemetery. Pallbearers will be Cameron Calder, Dennis Froom, Vince Gruenke, Troy Kirkpatrick, Len Schultz, Ron Steinke. Special thanks to the Home Care Team and Gladys Gruenke whose assistance allowed him to live out his life at home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Greenridge United Church Memorial Fund. When I come to the end of the road And the sun has set for me I want no rites in a gloom filled room Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little but not too long And not with your head bowed low Remember the good times we once shared Miss me but let me go. STEINBACH FUNERAL HOME 5 Chrysler Gate Steinbach, MB (204) 326-1351

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 15, 2006