Walter Carl Steuer

May 26, 1938 - April 14, 2021

Walter Carl Steuer TRAVERSE CITY – Walter Carl Steuer, age 82, of Traverse City passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Munson Medical Center. Walter was born May 26, 1938 to the late George and Emma (Clark) Steuer in Rock Island, IL. Walter served our country in the United States Navy where he was honorably discharged in 1958. He was a graduate of Ferris State University. On October 17, 1964 Walter married the former Maxine Herman at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Traverse City. Walter was the owner of, Walter Steuer Pumping Service since 1970. He semi-retired in 2011 when he sold his business and bought a saw mill. He has been working with wood and selling campfire wood ever since. Walter was a member of Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity and Saginaw Plumbers and Pipefitters, U.A. Local #85. Walt was a man of many talents. He could fix anything, as long as he could do it his way. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother and friend. He will be dearly missed by so many. Walter is survived by his children; Lori (David) Hurlbut, Hart, MI, Jeff (Holly Shoup) Steuer, Belmont, MI, grandchild; Jessica, siblings; Fred Steuer, East Jordan, and Nancy Steuer, Alaska. Walter was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Maxine, sister, Norma, and special friend, Carol (CJ) Bosma. A visitation for Walter will take place on Monday, April 19, 2021 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. Walter will be laid to rest at Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 3:00 PM where full military honors will be held. Memorial contributions in Walter’s memory may be directed to, Michigan Septic Tank Association, 1181 LaCosta Drive, DeWitt, MI 48820. The Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services is serving the family. Please share a memory with Walter’s family by visiting his tribute page at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com.