William D. Steiner

1939 - 2017

William Steiner, 77, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2017.

William was born on August 23, 1939 in Chester, Montana to the late William and Roena Steiner. At a young age, he and his family moved to Klamath Falls, Oregon, where he grew up and graduated from Klamath Union High School in 1957. William continued his education at the University of Oregon and then Liberty Bible College. He proudly served six years in the United States Marine Corps, obtaining the rank of Corporal. Following his military service, William moved to Bakersfield, California, where he began his 46 year career as a corporate pilot for the Beechinor Cattle Company and California Air Company. He later accepted a position with the Kentucky Fried Chicken Franchise and relocated to Laurel, Mississippi. During his career, William earned his ATP certification, which is the highest-level certification any pilot can earn. Following his retirement, he and his wife moved to Warner Robins to be closer to family. William enjoyed volunteering at the Museum of Aviation, reading, and flying. He was a faithful member of Sandy Valley Baptist Church.

His memory will forever be treasured by his loving wife of 50 years, Diann T. Steiner of Warner Robins; children, Shannon Pendleton (Rick) of Warner Robins; Bill Steiner (Georgia) of San Diego, California; Elisabeth Steiner of Warner Robins; grandchildren, Jessica; Ryan; Matthew; Michaela; Jenae; Cassidy; Wesley; Elias; Rylie; Lydia; great-grandchild, KylieRae; and siblings, Geraldine Haynes of Eugene, Oregon; Ted Steiner of Los Angeles, California; and Terry Steiner of Eugene, Oregon.

Visitation with William's family was Wednesday, April 5, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at McCullough Funeral Home. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 6, 2017 in the Chapel of McCullough. Following the service, William was laid to rest in Magnolia Park Cemetery.

The family will accept flowers or donations may be given in memory of William D. Steiner to the Museum of Aviation Foundation, P.O. Box 2469, Warner Robins, GA 31088, www.museumofaviation.org or Heart of Georgia Inpatient Hospice, 1120 Morningside Drive, Perry, GA 31069, www.heartofgahospice.org.

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Published by Eugene Register-Guard on Apr. 20, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for William Steiner

9 Entries

Jim Thorne

March 29, 2023

Sending our condolences to the family of Capt. Steiner

Jerry Braniff

March 29, 2021

Bill and I were neighbors in Klamath Falls. We spent the 7th & 8th grade always
together playing baseball and me riding on the handle bars of his bicycle. I knew
his sister and younger brother and played with his athletic equipment until he went to bed and his parents asked me to leave. I am glad we were pals and sorry that we drifted apart but, that is life. Jerry Braniff

Paul Swartzfager

November 26, 2017

Bill was a true friend of mine. Always true at heart and willing to go the extra mile. Bill will surely be missed.Rest in peace my great friend!!PAUL S.

Nerida

April 21, 2017

My condolences to the family during this time of sorrow. May you find peace in knowing that God understand your grief and that he cares for you because he can be our refuge and our strength . Psalm 116:5

Doug Rusth

April 19, 2017

I knew Bill in high school...great guy. Last I knew he was in the Corps then I lost track of him. It sounds like he had a good and full life. Well deserved.

Jerry Braniff

April 18, 2017

Bill was my neighbor in Klamath Falls, OR. We were good pals during grade school and we continued to be
friends all through High School. I usually rode on the handle bars of his bicycle while he peddled down
the dirt Bisbee Street when we were in grade school

Barbara Jordan

April 10, 2017

I am deeply sorry to hear of the death of Bill Steiner. The Steiner's were my neighbors for many years on Clairmont Circle in Laurel, Mississippi. They were wonderful neighbors. Diann, Elizabeth, Janea, and Wesley, we all know to be absent from the body means to be present with the Lord. May God bless and keep you in His care. Miss Ann and I really miss you all.

April 5, 2017

May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. Psalms 116:15.

S Wilson

Jim Thorne

April 3, 2017

RIP my fellow Marine and aviator and may God bless you and your family until we meet again

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