William "Bill" A. Steinke Obituary (1935

William Albert Steinke, age 87, of Wisconsin Rapids, went home to be with his Lord and his loving wife of 32 years on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield. A service will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church on Monday, December 12, 2022, at 11:00am. Rev. Timothy Ritter will officiate. Burial will be at Forest Hill Cemetery. A time of visitation for relatives and friends will be held from 9:00am until the time of the service at the church. William (Bill) was born March 16, 1935, in Wisconsin Rapids to Albert and Mabel (Arndt) Steinke. He married Catherine (Haffenbredl) on June 12, 1961, who preceded him in death. Together they raised a daughter, Jacque. Bill married the love of his life, Beverly (Jackson) on October 6, 1990, at Immanuel Lutheran Church and treasured her daughters, Jennifer and Nicole. Beverly preceded him in death on October 16, 2022. Bill was a 1954 graduate of Lincoln High School in Wisconsin Rapids. After graduation, Bill served his country in the Army and was stationed in France. When Bill returned, he was employed by Consolidated Papers, Biron Division until his retirement. He loved his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren dearly and enjoyed their shared love of hunting, fishing, and attending their sporting events. Bill also enjoyed being outdoors, riding his bike, and watching the St. Louis Cardinals. Survivors include: daughter Jacque (Dave) Hazel, of Wisconsin Rapids, WI, and their sons Lucas Skerven (wife Jasmin and children Jackson and Lydia) and Trevor Skerven (wife Jena and daughters Odette and Waylyn), all of Merrill; daughter Jennifer (Stuart) Hetrick and their children Alex and Bethany Stone, all of Phoenix, AZ; daughter Nicole (Ed) Gessert, of Wisconsin Rapids, WI, and their children Logan Gessert (Kaitlyn and son Bostyn), of Marshfield, WI, and Allie Gessert of Wisconsin Rapids, WI. He is also survived by a sister, Doris Repta, of Wisconsin Rapids, and many relatives and dear friends. Bill is preceded in death by his wife, Beverly; his parents; a sister, Jan Strigel; and his first wife, Catherine. The family would like to thank the medical professionals at Aspirus in Wisconsin Rapids and Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield for their dedicated care. Herman-Taylor Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family