Arnold Steinke

Arnold E. Steinke, 90, longtime Jefferson resident, went home to heaven on July 17, 2019.

Arnie was born on June 6, 1929 in Gillett, Wisconsin, to Christina Lemke Steinke and Rudolph Steinke.

He grew up in Oconto Falls, Wisconsin and graduated from high school in 1946.  He then went to railroad school in St. Paul, Minnesota, before enlisting in the US Army in 1948.  He was honorably discharged in 1951. 

He married Joan McMillan of Andover, Massachusetts on August 2, 1953 and they made their home in Jefferson, Iowa.  Arnie opened A to Z Radio & TV, where he sold and repaired radios and tv’s, and he retired in the early 1990’s.

Arnie was a member of American Legion Post 0011 since 1967 and a member of Trinity Lutheran Church since 1953.

He enjoyed fishing, bowling, golfing, and playing cribbage and card games.  He loved to spend time with his family.  Our family was blessed to have him in it.  Our memories are bittersweet but wonderful.

Arnie was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, granddaughter Shayla Gilbert, great grandson Xavier Goodwin, 2 sisters, and 5 brothers. 

 He is survived by his children:  Laura Steinke-Simms of Graettinger, IA, Debra Vimmerstedt of Aurora, CO, and Patricia (Bill) Goodwin of Globe, AZ; five grandchildren:  Joanie Simms, Joel Venteicher, Chris Goodwin, Bo Goodwin, and Derek Allender; 8 great grandchildren; three sisters:  Norma Alsteen of Milwaukee, WI, Dorothy Bauer of Milwaukee, WI, and Helen (R. Pat) Smith of Cerritos, CA; nieces; nephews; other relatives; and friends.

Service of Remembrance was held on Wednesday July 24, 2019 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson, Iowa.

Words of Comfort were from Rev. Dennis Martens, Trinity Lutheran Church – Jefferson, Iowa

Casket Bearers: Joel Venteicher, Chris Goodwin, Tim Ely, Joanie Simms, Lori Whiton Damron and Sheryl Peterson

Music

Josh Groban – To Where You Are

Beautiful Savior

I’m But A Stranger Here

How Great Thou Art

Mark Erickson, Church Organist

Military Rites were handled by the Iowa Army National Guard Honor Guard

Interment will be at a later daye at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery, Van Meter, Iowa

Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association.