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Ronald Steininger Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 1, 2023.

Ronald Steininger, 82, of Alameda, California passed away on December 10, 2022 after battling prostate cancer. He is survived by the love of his life, wife Carol (Sweeney) Steininger, his beloved sister Jean Cook, his nieces and nephews and their children.

Ron had an infectious zest for life, full of adventure and mischief. He loved sailing, traveling, snow and water skiing, surfing, camping, racquetball, backgammon, nice cars, and cocktails at sunset. He worked and played hard in equal measure. The first in his family to go to college, he put himself through school. As a successful trial lawyer, he applied his keen intelligence, boundless energy, tenacity, attention to detail, and natural magnetism to great effect. A gifted storyteller with a fantastic sense of humor, he kept us all laughing, often to tears. Conversations were peppered by his sharp wit and friendly rejoinders, delivered with an inside-joke-smile and a wink. Besides leading the party, he was generous and caring - a devoted husband, brother, uncle, and friend who cared deeply for his family and treasured his many long and lasting friendships.

We celebrate Ron by embracing the fun and sparkle in life. He felt that life is what we make of it, so find and enjoy the adventure. "Whoop it up!"

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July 25, 2023

Dan and Candi Phillips posted to the memorial.

January 7, 2023

Bryan Cook posted to the memorial.

January 1, 2023

Debra Cook posted to the memorial.

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Dan and Candi Phillips

July 25, 2023

Very sorry to hear about the passing of Ron and Carol. I worked with Ron as an attorney in San Francisco. Ron was a great, fun loving guy with a lot of interests and a wonderful sense of humor. I loved our long coffee breaks with Errol, Ron, George and Walter. We could talk politics (back then), trips, people gossip, sports or whatever. I also loved our Friday "two martini" lunches at great SF restaurants. Good times. We would also from time to time socialize with our spouses Carol and Candi. Always a lot of fun!

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Bryan Cook

January 7, 2023

Life was more fun when you were with Ron. There was much to him than that, but that's the thread that runs through all my memories with him. I was lucky to have him in my life.

Debra Cook

January 1, 2023

My uncle Ron was a big part of my life. He led us on so many family adventures - skiing in Tahoe, water skiing on the Delta, camping in Big Sur, backpacking in Yosemite. He was definitely the "cool" uncle and as a kid I wanted to be a lawyer like him (and drive a Porsche ;). He was a natural risk taker, I am not, so he helped me push boundaries. He was an amazing story teller and the life of any party. Yet he was serious, smart, and practical about the business of life and doing the hard work that self-sufficiency and fun hobbies require. I remember being so proud telling him about my first real job. He and my aunt Carol were always so fun to be with - finding the humor and laughs in everything! And I loved seeing their romance through the years. I will miss Ron greatly, but he indelibly shaped who I am, so his presence will always be with me. (Photo: on the Delta, me with the camera)

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