Donald E. "Don" Steinbach
November 30, 2012
Don died Friday, November 30, 2012, from complications of a heart attack following surgery. Don was born May 16, 1930, to Margaret (Evans) and Frank Steinbach in Hiteman, Iowa.
Don and his wife Pauline (McGinn), grew up in Albia, Iowa and were married for 62 years. After moving to Des Moines, Don was employed with Economy Forms, Don’s DX Service Station, and retired from John Deere Des Moines Works.
Don enjoyed long convertible rides, casino and travel excursions with Pauline as well as time with his family.
Don is survived by his wife; his children: Kathleen (Steve) Lee, Paulette (Larry) Ihrig, Alan (Alice) Steinbach, Cindy (Dan) McDonough, Caroline (Scott) Buckroyd, Cheryl (Scott) Temple, Chris Steinbach (Kathy Allen), Claudia (Mark) Van Der Sluis, and Clarice Steinbach (Scott McPherson). Don and Pauline have 19 grandchildren. Don has four surviving brothers: Fred, Frank, Kenny, and Joe.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Donnie, two infant daughters, a granddaughter, a grandson, four sisters, and three brothers.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 4, 2012, at All Saints Catholic Church, 650 NE 52nd Avenue, Des Moines, with burial following at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, December 3, 2012, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family in loving memory of Donald.
Condolences may be made to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Bette Grifin
12/08/2012
Pauline & Family., Just now found out about your loss. My sincere sympathy to you all.
The Westlake Family
12/05/2012
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our Prayers.
Dawn Hay
12/03/2012
Clarice, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I want to thank your parents for giving me a wonderful fun-loving friend who always has a smile to share. Your Dad lives on in you and although I didn't know him, I bet he was amazing! Love you, girl.
Jane Nielsen
12/03/2012
Paulette,
I am so sorry for the loss of your dad! You are in my thoughts and prayers. In the months ahead, when you feel sad and miss him so much, think of a fun or funny memory of your dad and you will smile. Hugs....Jane Nielsen
Julie Schmudlach
12/03/2012
Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Zeis Family, Rob, Tricia & Emilie
12/03/2012
Pauline and family,
We were shocked and very sad to hear of Don's passing. Don has been such a fun, thoughtful and caring neighbor to us. This past summer he took time to help me, Tricia, mow our front yard. It's not that neither of us couldn't do it, but I knew it was because he was so proud to use his John Deere riding mower to do it! I wasn't about to deny him the opportunity to mow the front yard and I knew he wouldn't take no for an answer!
Over the past seven years Don and Pauline have watched our family grow from two cats and a dog, adding a new baby, now a bright eyed 6 year old little girl, and a second dog! Emilie loved visiting with Don just as much as we did. Weve enjoyed watching Don and Pauline take off on a Sunday drive in that red convertible and to see new holiday decorations up in their backyard from our kitchen window.
Emilie and I are so glad we spent time visiting with Don and Pauline on Beggars Night this past October. We will miss Dons stories and sense of humor very much, but he will always be remembered as one of our most favorite neighbors we've ever had.
The Lord bless thee and keep thee
The Lord make His face shine up-on thee
And be gracious unto thee
The Lord lift up His countenance upon thee
And give thee peace, and give thee peace
Amen
Hugs, prayers and thoughts are with you Pauline and the entire family.
Mary Clendenen
12/02/2012
Thinking of you Clarice and family.
Heather Keiter
12/02/2012
Clarice, Claudia, Brian and to all the Steinbach/McGinn family, my thoughts and prayers go out to you in this time of need. I'm very sorry for your loss and I hope your fond memories of your dad/grandfather will get you through this time of mourning.
ED&BETTY MCGINN
12/01/2012
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE STEINBACH FAMILY,IN THEIR TIME OF LOSS,