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Robert Steinhauer

St. Helena, California

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DIED
November 28, 2025
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St. Helena, California

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Robert "Bob" Steinhauer, an iconic figure in California viticulture whose five-decade career reshaped modern winegrowing and elevated the profession of vineyard management, died on November 28, 2025. He was 84. Born in 1941 to Edward and Freda Steinhauer in Exeter, California, Bob grew up in...

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Verna and family, lease accept my sincere condolences on Bob's passing. Our children grew up together and we have been neighbors for over 50 years. Bob was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed. It's hard when you loose someone you love but the memories will keep him alive in your heart forever.

Bob's brilliance was demonstrated by his ability to explain complex concepts to us commoners in simple terms. Bob was a gentleman and a gentle man. May he rest in peace. Frank toller

Dearest Anne, please accept my sincerest condolences on the passing of your father. Hope you are living your life to the fullest in his honor! Red Cross Annie Schaefer.

On behalf of the five Petrucci children we send our heart felt condolences. I´m sure you know how special Bob and Verna were to our parents. What a legacy he leaves.