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Richard Steinborn Obituary
Steinborn
09/28/1933-
04/18/2020
Columbus, GA- Richard Steinborn, 86, passed away April 18th, 2020 of natural causes. Richard has resided in Columbus, GA since 2018.
Richard was born on September 28, 1933 in St Louis, MO. Son of Vivian Baxter Steinborn and wrestling/strongman Henry 'Milo' Steinborn. He grew up in New York City and at 18 followed his fathers footsteps into wrestling. There he worked in the profession for 34 years, competed in over 6,000 matches, and held many wrestling championship titles. Richard wrestled around the world under numerous aliases and was a wrestling promoter in Columbus, GA and throughout the SouthEast.
At 52 Richard retired from wrestling and became a personal trainer. Later, he founded the Steinborn Fan Gymnasium in Richmond, VA and worked an additional 24 years. He studied strength, health and nutrition. He enjoyed painting and playing chess. He was an incredible story teller and an avid reader.
He is survived by his children: Candi Jones, Cooki Gilbert, Taffy Keller, Ginger Battle, Brooke Baker, Bradley Steinborn, Jodi Williams; 14 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.
Due to the current Covid-19 pandemic, a service will not be held.
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Frances
May 5, 2023
I will never forget the great times at all of the matches in and around the Florida and Georgia areas. Rest in piece my dear friend. Frances
Bob Stewart
December 20, 2022
My condolences for the passing of a very good freind of my father, Don Stewart. I took my father to spend some time with Dick back in 2009. My Dad often spoke about Dick and hadn't seen him in over 45 years. We had a great time with Dick, and I even worked out in his gym.
I also remember the Christmas cards we would get and I remember the names of Candi, Cookie, and Taffy on the cards. My Dad died the following year, and I was glad he had a chance to reunite with Dick as they were childhood friends, and he was thrilled to see him again. God bless his family. Bob Stewart
Ginger
April 18, 2021
It's been 1 year today. We love & miss you so much Daddy.
Ron Gaskins
October 9, 2020
I am so sorry about your loss... I remember watching Dick wrestle at the American Legion Hall in Orlando back in the early to mid-1960's. My step-grandfather (Sam Berry) was friends with your grand-dad (Milo)... he was one of the men who would help put the wrestling ring together. I went many times with my grandparents to the matches... May God be with your family during this time... and may God bless each and everyone of you...
Ginger
September 28, 2020
Happy Heavenly Birthday Daddy... We Still Can't Believe Your Gone. We Miss You & Love You So Much.
Love, Ginger, Shianne & "Mattie"
April 19, 2020
My favorite Uncle. I am so blessed to have had him for a uncle. His smile will always be with me.
Glenn Matthews
April 19, 2020
I knew Dickie worked out with him in the gym always enjoyed being with him
Les Malady
April 19, 2020
Go with God my friend as I remember all the good times we've had the numerous miles we've traveled. Thank you for your friendship & guidance. You will be remembered & missed, but never forgotten. Saying good bye with love & respect. God bless.
Ginger
April 19, 2020
It was an honor and privilege to take care of you Daddy for the past 18 months in my home with Shianne and Madison, your granddaughters. Maddy will miss brushing your hair making you look like the "Hip stylish Papa", playing chess, critiquing her food & you getting on to me, when I would have to "get on" to the girls!!! Shianne will miss y'alls "debates", teaching her photography, y'alls shopping for clothes for her to style you in the lastest fads, that you entertained, you her teaching & watching you paint the beautiful paintings that are truly masterpieces.
All night I've kept replaying videos over these past 18 months just to hear your voice and the words, "I love you too girl", or "I love you too darling". Sometimes I didn't get to kiss you goodnight & you would be mad at me the next morning, I'd apologize and you'd say don't forget tonight. I'm sorry I wasn't there for that last kiss goodnight. We cherished every day & moment with you and always will. I Love you Daddy.
I know that thunder today is all the fun you are having wrestling around with your Dad, Milo!!! (Papa Steinborn)
Sandra King
April 19, 2020
You, Dick was a good man and had an outstanding career. I only know your oldest daughter (Candi), but I know how much you loved all your children and grandchildren. You will be missed by one and all. Rest in peace.
Cooki
April 19, 2020
I will miss him immensely. I will always be his Monday Monday girl! (Our song by the Mamas and the Papas) I Love you Daddy❤
Squeaky
April 19, 2020
You will forever live in my memories!
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