Ryan Steigerwald

Ryan Harth Steigerwald
On December 6th, 2021, Ryan Harth Steigerwald left us to be with his godson Pierce and is now with our Lord in Heaven.
From the moment he entered this world, it was a better place. A bear of a man, with a massive hug, so full of love, that he would slightly crush you with his affection. A gentle soul, a selfless friend; a loyal son, brother, husband, and father. He never raised his voice in anger to anyone and was always ready with a helping hand. His mischievous sense of humor always kept you on your toes.
Ryan grew up in Birmingham but he spent his summers in the Village of Port Austin, which he and his siblings have always considered home. He graduated from Valparaiso University where he was an enthusiastic member of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity.
An accomplished businessman, salesperson, mentor, and leader, he was able to affect the lives and futures of the many people he worked with professionally.
Ryan was soft-spoken but intensely competitive at the rink where he played hockey from the age of 5. He was active in several local hockey leagues both in Birmingham and Bad Axe, touching the lives and bruising the bones of his friends and family on the ice.
Ryan met Stephanie Schmid in the winter of 2010. Steph was not interested in dating, but when Ryan asked if she would go to a Red Wings game with him, it was over – their connection was immediate. That very night Steph told Carley, her little sister, she was going to marry RyRy.
Less than one year later they were back at the Joe. Ryan proposed to Steph at the second intermission, displayed for all to see on the JumboTron. Ryan orchestrated a spot for them on the Buffalo Wild Wings Sauce Scramble. A timer clicked away as Steph easily guessed three sauce flavors, on the last, Steph was puzzled - what sauce has four words? When it clicked, she gasped and turned around to see Ryan on one knee. There was no hesitation in her answer. When Steph said Yes (and some other choice words) the crowd went wild!
Two years later, Henrik Scott Steigerwald bounded into our lives. Ryan would carry that baby everywhere. His love was so powerful for his boy, it made anyone around smile. Whether they were away from each other for five minutes or five days, every time they looked at one another their faces just lit up. Ryan was a father above all else, and in Henrik's eyes, he was a Superhero.
His light has gone too quickly from here on earth, but it will continue to shine brightly in those who were lucky enough to have known and loved him.
Ryan is Survived by Stephanie Steigerwald (wife), Henrik Scott Steigerwald (son), Beth and Scott Steigerwald, Kyle Steigerwald, Julian Steigerwald, Kate and Brandon Movitz, Jude Movitz, Pierce Movitz (departed), Beau Movitz, Tyler Steigerwald and Mary Liesveld, Shelley Schmid, Don and Denise Schmid, Connor and Aileen Schmid, Carley Schmid and Tommy Bergmann, Janet and David Gibb, Charles (departed) and Jackie Steigerwald, Suzanne Stock (departed), Nancy Best, Elmer and Karen Rousseaux, Brandt and Jeanette Rousseaux, Kai Rousseaux, Arden Rousseaux, Gemma Rousseaux, Brooks Rousseaux, Ellie Rousseaux
Watch the celebration of Ryan's life via Redeemer Church video stream:
https://vimeo.com/655048899
To support Stephanie and Henrik, please donate to:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/honoring-ryan-steigerwald
To help fight for Medical Freedom and support the Ryan Harth Steigerwald Medical Center, please donate to:
https://www.givesendgo.com/rhs