Gerald John Steinebach, 70 of Buckley, passed away Friday, August 10, 2012 at Munson Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.
Gerald was born on September 18, 1941 in Hannah, MI to the late John and Cleota (Weber) Steinebach. He married Donna Jean Bristol on February 15, 1970 in Traverse City. Together they lovingly raised 9 children.
Gerald enjoyed deer hunting, mushroom hunting, fishing, walks in the park, and spending time in his cabin.
Surviving Gerald is his wife Donna, children, Jodi Philo, Christopher (Melanie) Steinebach, Lori Philo, Debbie Philo, Jeffrey Steinebach, Polly (Larry) Bell, Timothy(Kristina) Steinebach, Deanne (James) Holden, Allen (Bobbie) Steinebach, 24 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, siblings Thelma Largent, Mary Ann (Henry) Bartz, Daniel (Lynn) Steinebach, and many other loving family members and friends.
Gerald is preceded in death by his parents as well as his daughter Angel Steinebach.
An Open House will be held at his brother's house on Saturday, August 18, 2012 from 12-4 pm at 121 N. Elmwood in Traverse City, . Please sign Gerald's online guestbook at
www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com
The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home.