Charlotte Therese Steinback Neihardt

July 30, 1931 - October 18, 2018

Charlotte Therese Steinback Neihardt, 87, of Traverse City, MI passed away peacefully Thursday October 18, 2018 at her daughter’s home, with her family at her side. Charlotte was born on July 30, 1931 in Hancock, MI to Peter Engwald and Cecelia Mary (Beiring) Steinback. She was preceded in death by her husband Carroll Neihardt, her 3-year-old sister Mary Claire Steinback, and special niece Patti. Before attending nursing school at Northern Michigan University, she lived in Hancock, MI while raising three children on a waitress’ salary. After graduation in 1965, she moved to Traverse City where she met her future husband Carroll. She worked as a licensed practical nurse for over 25 years before retiring from the Traverse City State Hospital. Her love of the water, a wonderful job opportunity, and her growing family kept her in the Traverse City community for the remainder of her life. Charlotte often made her famous pasties and honey buns for family and friends. She loved the Detroit Tigers, playing Skip-Bo with the kids, and time at the casino playing black jack and slot machines. She worked hard and built her home on Long Lake, where she enjoyed many years of quality time with everyone. Charlotte will be remembered for special time spent around the kitchen table at the lake house, her love of family and her achievements. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Surviving Charlotte are her children, Peter (Julieann) Coombe of Washington, Ronald (Tina) Neihardt of Traverse City, Douglas (Tracy) Coombe of Florida, Steve (Rose) Neihardt of Fremont, Cheryl (Jerry) Schwind of Lake Ann, and Charlene (Tony) Breeden of Wisconsin; 19 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; sister Marilyn Schaaf and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Friday October 26, 2018 at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 27, 2018 with a visitation held one hour prior also at the Funeral Home. Deacon Rene M. Hoenscheid will officiate. Burial will take place at the Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Father Fred Foundation or Hospice of Michigan. Kindly share thoughts and memories with Charlotte’s family at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com.