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Harold Steinmetz Obituary
He was the beloved husband of Marjorie; wonderful father to Douglas (Cindy), Pamela, Jana (Carmen), Kimberly (Kim) and Cary (Linda); proud grandfather to Jay, Bret, Mike, Sean, Jordan, Dyana, Sam, Drue, Bonnie and Jake; and great-grandfather of Ally and Matt.
Harold was preceded in death by his first wife of fifty-three years, Bonnie Helms, his sister, Roberta Feuerbach, his brother, Alton, and his parents, Frederick and Adeline Steinmetz.
Harold and Bonnie were both raised in Chandler, Ind.
Harold retired as an engineer from McDonnell-Douglas after over forty years. He was a life-long learner, avid tennis player and world traveler.
He loved his family dearly and enjoyed life to the fullest.
He will be deeply missed.
Visitation will be Friday, May 8, from 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, May 9 from noon until 2 p.m. at Koehler Funeral Home, Perigo Chapel, 7022 Heim Road, Chandler, Ind. Funeral service to follow at 2 p.m.
Condolences and any special remembrance may be made online at www.koehlerfuneralhome.com.
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Sally Berglund
May 6, 2009
Kim, We are so sorry about the passing of your father. I know you have a very loving and close family, and many fond memories of your dad. You are in our thoughts and prayers in this sad time. Love, Sally and Brian Berglund
Evelyn Meyers
May 6, 2009
Cary and Linda and to all your family: Fred will be missed. He was a lovely man with a gentle sense of humor, who loved you all very much. My deepest sympathy and condolences to you at this sad time of his sudden demise.
Karen Hughes
May 5, 2009
At this sad time, may you find comfort in memories shared, may knowing that you're in the thoughts and prayers of friends and family lessen your grief, and may God grant you peace. Deepest Sympathy to the family.
Lois Criscione
May 5, 2009
Dear Kim,
Sorry to leaarn of your father's sudden death. I know his memory will always be with you. I will remember you & your family in my prayers.
Fondly,
Lois Criscione
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wendy Dusek
May 5, 2009
Kim, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. His love of tennis carries through to you along with all your other memories of your Dad. May God grant you peace. Wendy D.
Darla Pabst
May 5, 2009
Kim,
My heart hurt as soon as I read the news about your dad, and tears sprang to my eyes. My prayers are with you and your whole family as you go through this together. Much, much love.
Vicky Wroten
May 5, 2009
Dearest Kim! True comfort is found in the warmth memory of your wonderful father! Wishing you peace as you remember his very special life. loveya,vicky
Genie
May 4, 2009
Kim,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I know that you and your father shared a very special relationship. You have been blessed with many years filled with loving memories to carry with you. May God grant you strength and comfort in the days ahead.
Colleen
May 4, 2009
Kim--
I'm so sorry for your loss. I know how much you loved your dad by the way you talked about him. May your wonderful family memories help and comfort all of you.
Donna Block
May 4, 2009
Kim,
My prayers go out to you and your family in your time of loss and sadness. How blessed you must feel to have been able to share so many wonderful years with such a loving & vibrant father. I hope you can find comfort in all of the special memories you shared together.
P.S. Praying for safe travel as well!
May 4, 2009
Kim,
I just wanted to let you know how sorry I was to hear about your Dad. What a wonderful man he must have been. I know he will be missed. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Leeny
Rick Gyllenborg
May 4, 2009
Dear Pam,
I am so sorry to hear of your father's death. I know how close your were to him. I still think of and miss my father every day, but it does get easier as time goes by. I am glad for you that you had him around for so long.
Larry Coffin
May 4, 2009
Every year I remembered to wish Fred Happy Birthday as we shared a birthdate. It was a pleasure to know him. I envied his youthful vitality and looked forward to hearing about his athletic adventures. Sympathies to all the family.
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