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Mark Steigerwalt Obituary

Mark A. Steigerwalt - SPRINGFIELD - Mark A. Steigerwalt, 84, passed away Saturday, June 2, 2012 at his residence after a long illness. Mr. Steigerwalt was a native of Palmerton, PA but lived in Springfield for over the past 50 years. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul M.R. Steigerwalt. He was a US Army veteran. Mr. Steigerwalt was a forester employed by and retired from Continental Can Company. He was an active member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Springfield serving as the Sunday School Superintendent and a Church Council member. He was an avid outdoorsman enjoying fishing, duck hunting and turkey hunting. He was also a talented wood worker. Mr. Steigerwalt is survived by his wife of 57 years, Betty J. Steigerwalt; son, David Steigerwalt; daughters, Karen Gifford and Beth Steigerwalt, all of Springfield, and Jean Hunt (Steven) of Guyton; 3 very loving grandchildren, Kasey Gifford, Cheyenne and Carson Hunt; a brother, Norwood Steigerwalt (Mildred) of Orefield, PA; and several nieces and nephews in PA. Visitation will be held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church fellowship hall on Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at 1 pm with a memorial service to follow at 2 pm in the sanctuary. Interment will be 1pm Thursday, June 7, 2012 at Beaufort National Cemetery. Remembrances: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, PO Box 353, Springfield, GA 31329. Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 Savannah Morning News June 5, 2012 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannnahnow.com/obituaries.

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Published by Savannah Morning News on Jun. 5, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
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9 Entries

Berta Zoller Newman

June 5, 2012

You all in my prayers and thoughts.

Bob Steigerwalt

June 5, 2012

Our fondest memories are of Uncle Mark quietly and constantly whittling a block of wood until it was turned into a piece of art. Your family is in our hearts and prayers. Sorry we are unable to attend the memorial.

Bob and Jan

Stan & Amy Moore

June 5, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all during this difficult time, Mr. Mark was a kind and gentle man, I know he'll be missed.

Richard & Edythe (Garvin) Frazier. Jr.

June 5, 2012

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Shirley Wheeler Hogan

June 5, 2012

My deepest sympathy to the family. Mr. Steigerwalt was a friendly kind man, who always had an encouraging word to me as a child at Holy Trinity. I hope your happy memories will give you comfort in the difficult days ahead.

Danielle Muthersbaugh

June 5, 2012

I am sorry for the loss of Mr Steigerwalt. My heart goes out to Mrs. Betty and family. You guys are in my prayers and thoughts. May God comfort you during this difficult time.

Susan Hatfield-Yawn

June 5, 2012

My prayers go out to you all. I had the honor of knowing your family growing up, as well as working with Mark at Continental for several years. He was a kind man of great integrity. May memories of your time together be a comfort to you all.

Libby Heidt

June 5, 2012

To Marks family,
I am sorry for your loss.You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Just keep all the great memories.
Libby Heidt

Kim Beebe

June 5, 2012

Mrs Betty, Beth, and family. I am truley sorry for the lost of Mr Mark, He was a great man I always saw him with a smile on is face. May GOD give you comfort.

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