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Jerrold Hal Steiner M.D.

Jerrold Steiner Obituary

May 13, 1941 - November 13, 2025 Dr. Jerrold Steiner (Jerry) was born in Chicago, IL. He was the son of Dr. Louis and Marguerite Steiner, and younger brother of Dr. Victor (Vic). He attended Chicago public schools and the University of Illinois - Champaign-Urbana. He went to Chicago Medical School.
In 1966 he began his medical career in Southern California; first at LA County Hospital, followed by UCLA and the Wadsworth VA Hospital. He served in the United States Army. Major Steiner and his young family were stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas from 1971-1973.
He married the love his life, Jane (Powell) in 1964 and had three children; Josh (Whitney), Jon (Thu) and Jordana (Jared). He is grandfather to 7 (Nate, Max, Carson, Louis, Alexa, Jorja and Jesse) and great-grandfather to one (Caroline).
Jerry was a dedicated surgeon, adored by his patients and colleagues. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and incredible friend. His patients will miss his heartfelt and gentle manner. While his loss is immeasurable, his family is comforted by the lasting memories of his incredible sense of humor, intelligence and generosity.
Doc, you were one of a kind!

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Published by Los Angeles Times on Nov. 18, 2025.

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Marla Minden

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Dr. Steiner had been my physician for many years. His bedside manner was second to none and his diagnostic acumen could only be topped by his love and sense of humor.

Jerry will be missed by all who had the privelege of knowing him and may his memory forever be a blessing.

Marla Minden

Yesterday

To the entire Steiner family -
I just heard of Dr. Steiner's passing. He was one of a kind - he was the sweetest and most gentle doctor I have ever known.

May his memory forever be a blessing.

Angus Maciver

Yesterday

Jane and family, it was a privilege and a treat to have known your sweetheart...over the last 30 yrs on line and a couple of times in vivo at the ACS meetings. You've been blessed so much, and memories will only get better and better...
Angus.

Mohammad Keshoofy

Yesterday

I have known Jerry for several years through the online surgical forum Surgient. I always enjoyed the emails, the case discussions, and even the political and social conversations. It is a great loss to those of us who knew him on the list. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Jerry´s family. Though many of us knew him only through Surgient, his kindness, insight, and wisdom left a lasting mark. May his memory be a blessing, and may he rest in peace.

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