Jacob Nick Steigerwald

Jacob Nick Steigerwald, age 94 of Sterling Heights, died December 16, 2013 in Shelby Township, Michigan. Jacob was born February 2, 1919 in Detroit, son of the late Joseph and Mary (nee: Yost) Steigerwald. Jacob was married to the love of his life Ellen for 71 years. Together they raised a beautiful daughter Linda, who was the treasure of her parent's hearts. In Jacob's younger years, he played basketball at a local VFW hall and enjoyed following the Detroit Lions. Whether the Lions had a winning or losing team, Jacob would follow them through "thick and thin." Jacob worked for the Kalamazoo State Hospital before moving to Detroit and working in the tool & die industry. In his spare time, Jacob enjoyed walking and working hard. No matter what the task, Jacob enjoyed putting forth his best effort at everything he did. This was especially true when he was a farmer in Brown City. The workload of a farmer is strenuous and the hours long, but Jacob met each challenge head on - such was his nature! He also enjoyed reading, especially newspapers, and keeping up with current events on CNN. He was a very worldly man when it came to being up to speed on current events! Jacob's greatest memories are the ones he shared with Ellen and Linda. Spending time with family was what meant the most to Jacob. Even though he was separated by great distance from some of his family, like his nephews in Tennessee, he would still visit them when he could and would follow their lives and how they were doing. Jacob Nick Steigerwald is the beloved husband of the late Ellen Steigerwald. He is the loving father of Linda Steigerwald and the dearest friend of Norm Gottardo and Janet Gottardo. He is also survived by his cat "Whiskers". Jacob is predeceased by his parents Joseph and Mary Steigerwald, as well as his brother Joseph. Visitation for Jacob will be held on Friday, December 20, 2013 from 3:00-9:00pm at the D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Road at Common (12 1/2 Mile Road) in Warren. Jacob will lie In State Saturday, December 21, 2013 at 10:00am at Hope Lutheran Church, 32400 Hoover Road in Warren, until the time of his Funeral Service at 11:00am. Entombment follows at Cadillac Memorial Gardens East Cemetery. Memorial Contributions are appreciated to Hope Lutheran Church, 32400 Hoover Road, Warren, Michigan 48093 as well as to St. John Reverence Hospice, 37650 Garfield, Clinton Township, Michigan 48036. Please share memories of Jacob at his memory book.