STEVE STEIN Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved father and Opa on Monday, August 29, 2016 at the age of 94 years, peacefully and surrounded by his family. Cherished husband for 75 years to the late Maria (July 24, 2016). Dear father of Otto (the late Loanne), Helen Zimmer (the late Adolf), Anneliese Tiessen (Rick LeGroulx), Heide Gilbert (Bill). Loving Opa of Jason and Cristina Stein, Linda and Jim Seguin, Monica and Peter Ivankovic, Matthew, Rodney and Charlotte Tiessen, Stephanie Butler, Phillip Gilbert (fiancee' Sarah) and Great-Opa to Julianna and Alexander, Tonya and Gilles, Taylor, Ryann, Adanjo and Tijana, Cole and Blake and Great-Great-Opa to Gilles Jr., Ezekiel and Elijah. Predeceased by two brothers Heinrich and Johann. Steve had a lifelong love affair and respect with the land. He continued his passion after retiring from farming with his award-winning garden which he attended to each and every day. Visiting at the
Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre,
14 Russell Street Leamington
on Thursday 3 - 5 and 7 - 9 p.m. Prayers Thursday at 8 p.m. Funeral Service to Celebrate Steve's Life, from St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 311 Sherk Street, Leamington on Friday, September 2, 2016 at 11 a.m., Pastor Sylvia Swiatosckik officiating. Interment Erie Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or Make a Wish Foundation. The family wish to extend their sincere thanks to the staff on the 2nd Floor (Palliative Care) at Leamington Hospital and to Dr. Robert Stapleton for all the special care they provided Steve. Friends may send condolences or make a charitable contribution at
www.reidfuneralhome.ca.
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