Donald C. Steinert

Donald C. Steinert, 95, of
Fond du Lac, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020, at Hospice Home of
Hope.

 

He was born on October 2,
1924, in Plymouth, WI, the son of late John A. and Clara L. Limberg
Steinert.  He graduated from Plymouth
High School in 1942 and attended Fond du Lac Business College. As a young man,
he worked at the family farm near Greenbush. In 1951 he started as a bookkeeper
at Annen Brake Service of Fond du Lac. 
Don purchased Annen Brake from George Annen in 1964 and was active in
operations until 2019.

 

On October 19, 1963 Don
married Jane Hoffman at First Methodist Church in Sheboygan.  He enjoyed spending weekends up north in
Minocqua, fishing, bird watching and going to the casino. He was a big fan of
the Brewers, Packers and Badgers.  Don
was particularly fond of the Christmas season and starting his morning with a
donut.  He will be remembered for his
sense of humor and gentle spirit.

 

Survivors include his son,
Robert (Christine) Steinert; two grandchildren, Steven (fiancée Julie Rodgers)
Steinert and Stephanie (Benjamin) Reuter; great-granddaughter Emily Reuter;
sister, Dorothy Retzlaff; numerous nieces and nephews; other relatives and
friends.

 

He was preceded in death by
his loving wife, Jane Hoffman Steinert and brother-in-law, Roger Retzlaff.

 

VISITATION: Friends may call
on Saturday, January 25, 2020 from 9:00 – 10:30 AM at Kurki-Mach Funeral Chapel
& Crematory, 31 East Division Street, Fond du Lac.

 

FUNERAL: Memorial services
will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 10:30 AM, at Kurki-Mach Funeral
Chapel & Crematory, with Rev. Edmond Drewsen III officiating.  Inurnment will be at Rienzi Cemetery at a
later date.

 

Family wishes to thank the
nurses and staff at Hospice Home of Hope for the compassionate care given the
past week. 

 

Memorials may be directed to
Hospice Home of Hope.

 

Kurki-Mach Funeral Chapel
& Crematory is serving the family, www.kurkimachfuneralchapel.com.     920-921-4420