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Richard Steingraeber Obituary

Steingraeber, Richard L. "Dick" Born to Eternal Life Friday, April 26, 2013, age 80 years. Beloved husband of 35 years, of Dorothy (nee Kleppin). Dear father of Eric (Jenni), Wendy (Ken) Jagunt, Burt (Adriana) and Scott (Patty) Steingraeber. Loving grandfather of Ashley (Adam) Schreck, Cameron Jagunt, Adam, Elyse, William and Lucas Steingraeber. Great-grandfather of Ava and Aubri Schreck. Brother of Thomas (Betty), James (Bettie), the late Fay (Curtis) Debraska, the late Diann (Larry) Farkas and the late Scott Steingraeber. Brother-in-law of Robert (Sue) and Paul (Cheryl) Kleppin. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Visitation at the funeral home Wednesday 4PM until time of Masonic service at 7PM. Served 4 years in the U.S. Air Force in Korea and Japan. Worked for 16 years at Allis Chalmers working on different cancer treatment machines. Owned and operated Wisconsin Car Rental and Leasing and Steingraeber Ford in Mukwonago for 24 years. Member of the Mukwonago Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors (10 years), Mukwonago Economic development committee (7 years), South Shore Yacht Club (life member), Torii Masonic Lodge Nagoya, Japan, Scottish Rite Valley of Milwaukee (50+ years), Tripoli Shrine (50+ years), Royal Order of Jesters #101 (Past Director), El Hajj #2, Whitnall Park Shrine Club (Past President). Appointed to the Captain of the Imperial guards in 2008. Served as a director on the Shriners Hospital for Children Board in Chicago (10 years). Past Chairman of the Scimitar Foundation and Trustee for Tripoli Shrine Center. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Scimitar foundation or Shriners Hospital for Children-Chicago appreciated.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Apr. 28, 2013.

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Michael Gordee

May 9, 2013

Dick & I sat together many afternoons and solved many National Crisis'. Condolences to Dorothy and all family.

Angela Jackson

May 1, 2013

Dorothy,
Thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Dick could be rough around the edges, but he had a heart of gold, always so welcoming. We will cherish the memories spending time with you and Dick at your home, on the boat and at Shrine events. May you find the strength and peace you need to focus on the memories and get through this difficult time. Love always from the Jackson's -- Patrick, Angela & Lily.

Scott Bartlett

April 30, 2013

I'll miss all the boat trips and words of wisdom from dick. He will be missed.
My thoughts are with all of the family.

April 30, 2013

I will never forget the day Mr.Steingraeber took all of the Amato Ford sales team fishing Lake Michigan on his boat. That was very generous. May God Bless.
Matt Weinstock Elkhorn, Wi

The Horter Family

April 29, 2013

We are sorry to hear of the passing of Dick our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lincoln Smith

April 29, 2013

Fond memories from "Jesters"

Ken and Pat Hellmann

April 29, 2013

Dorothy,

Pat and I, both have nothing but fond memories of Dick. He was a very giving person and impacted the lives of all who knew him. He will be mnissed. God bless you and your family!

Ken and Pat Hellmann

Joe & Pat Hurst

April 29, 2013

We loved DIck; and all Shriners appreciate what he contributed. Truly, a special and precious friend!

Jon Gafner

April 29, 2013

Dick was a man that did not know the word quit, he didn't understand the word "can't". Dick made things happen, he made people around him better. Dick has set the bar for others and his heart and love will be hard to match.

April 29, 2013

Dorothy and Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Dick did so much for others... he will be greatly missed by many. We will remember many happy times with him.

Tom and Janis Pendleton

April 28, 2013

Dorothy, Our deepest sympathy on your loss.
John 14:2-4
In my Father's house are many rooms, if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going."

Nick and Debbie Kiedrowski
Milwaukee, WI.

Mike Kiedrowski

April 28, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Leona Kiedrowski

April 28, 2013

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

KIM Ranum

April 28, 2013

Uncle Dick you did so much for many people. You will be dearly missed...You were also my a great Uncle and my Godfather. Kimmy

Keith Franz

April 28, 2013

I will deeply miss Dick. He was such a great mentor and friend. My life will always be better because of him. God Bless his family and friends at our loss.

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