Steinhoff, DeWayne Henry "Stub" Age 76, of Rochester, New York, left us peacefully on Monday, March 7, 2016. He was born in Bay City on June 4, 1939 to the late Wayne and Virginia (Hall) Steinhoff. On July 3, 1965 he married Sharon Lipan. DeWayne served in the United States Air Force for twenty years. After military retirement he relocated to Southern California and worked for a small company manufacturing power conditioning systems. Throughout the years his interests revolved around home projects and family activities. He enjoyed football and bowling and later more than anything else his grandchildren. DeWayne is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sharon; his daughters, Teresa Hall and Julie Steinhoff; his son, John (Lisa) Steinhoff; eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Richard (Joanne) Steinhoff and three sisters, Carol Sylvester, Sandy (Don) Hughes, Sally (Dan) Sylvester; three brothers-in-law, Kip Fuller, Les Behmlander, Ervin "Cookie" Kuch; two sisters-in-law, Ellen Steinhoff, Kathy Vermillion and one former sister-in-law Jill Buehl plus many loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne & Virginia Steinhoff and step-father, Frank Shimunec; three sisters, LaDoris Fuller, Joyce Behmlander, Judy Kuch, one brother, John Steinhoff and one brother-in-law, Lyle Sylvester. A memorial service will take place at the Smith Miner Funeral Home in Midland on Friday, March 18th at 11:00 am with Pastor Wayne Shidler officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 10 a.m. until the service. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to donate to your own favorite charity. Online condolences can be left at smithminer.com
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In loving memory of a very gentle man who will be missed. Hugs and prayers for the family.
Ellen Steinhoff
March 17, 2016
We will keep you in our thoughts and in our hearts forever. I love you Grandpa.
Megan Hall-Parton
March 15, 2016
Never really got to met you or say thank you for the christmas and birthday cards you would send me and my siblings. Wish I got to talk to you more. Hope your having a great time in heaven. Put in a good word to God for me
Ashlyn Fields
March 15, 2016
I love you grandpa and I will miss your soft spoken words of wisdom, love and kindness. I didn't get to say goodbye, but that's okay. I know that one day when its my time, you will be there to greet me with Hello.
Tara Hatfield
March 15, 2016
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