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STEINER, Edward My name is Edward Joseph Steiner, but I'm better known as "Big Ed." My parents are Adam Nicolas Steiner and Violet Dorothy (Evilsizor) Steiner. I was born August 11, 1950 in Springfield and died on November 26, 2015 surrounded by family. I graduated from Springfield South High School in 1968 with a wonderful bunch of classmates and friends. I received a B.A. from Central State and a Master's Degree in Education Administration from Wright State University. I taught health and physical education for most of my 41 years in education. I retired from Springfield City Schools in 1999 and from London/Madison Correctional in 2010. I was also a Board member for Northeastern Local Schools, serving two terms and President on NCOA Board for five years. I am survived by my mom Dorothy; my brother Nick; my wife Linda (Neidhart); my sons Josh (Crystal) Steiner and Dana Steiner; step-son Jasen (Lindsey) Dodds; step-daughter Julie (Adam) Billet. I have five precious grandchildren Aaron, Quentin and Aurora Steiner, Linley Dodds and Bentley Billet. I have many more fantastic family members, in-laws and friends. The most important fact about me is that I am a born again Christian and a member of First Christian Church. I believe in Jesus Christ and God has been with me throughout my life, as well as my cancer battle. I've always been an OSU fan and I loved traveling, especially to my place in Florida. I called it "camp" and the weather was always warm, beautiful and I didn't see snow. God blessed me with many more great friends and there is where I want my ashes scattered in the Gulf. I want to thank all my family, friends, doctors, nurses, hospice staff, Forest Glen staff and Church staff for all the care, love, encouragement and prayers given to me. Please remember me and I'll see all who are saved in Heaven one day. Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church or your favorite charity. My body will be cremated but a memorial service to celebrate my life will be Tuesday at 11:00 AM in First Christian Church with a gathering of family and friends beginning one hour prior to the start of services. Arrangements have been entrusted to the RICHARDS, RAFF & DUNBAR MEMORIAL HOME. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.richardsraffanddunbar.com

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Published by Springfield News-Sun from Nov. 28 to Nov. 29, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Edward STEINER

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42 Entries

Linda and Bob Brown

November 23, 2022

So Sorry for your Loss

Marva Davis Boswell

November 22, 2022

Dearest Mr. STEINER and family, You are one of a kind! I taught school with you at Emerson.I was a fifth grade teacher. As you and anyone that taught at Emerson knew it was a very difficult teaching situation.The children had many problems and needed the love of a true caring teacher ...You were one of the best physical education teachers in Springfield City Schools. You were GOD sent to the children at Emerson...Most children that attended did not have a
father figure in their life...or discipline....THEY LOVED YOU..AND YOU WERE AN EXAMPLE OF A GOOD MAN.
Your classes were so organized!.By the way you taught, it was more than apparent your love for children...You reached their hearts...They were taught many skills in your class.Some were:
self control, self respect,discipline, being a team player, never giving up
(fortitude), and human kindness by the way you acted towards them....YOU LOVED THEM AND THEY LOVED YOU!
YOU WERE THE BEST! I have seen it all! I retired after 36 years in Springfield City Schools and now currently 15 more years of substituting in Columbus City Schools...I do know what I am talking about and have observed many teachers! I
SALUTE YOU, ED STEINER, AND WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU!

Tom Dennis

February 22, 2018

To All -
I went to school with Ed when Franklin Junior High opened in 1962 through our first year at South High before I moved to the coast and never got to see him again. Ed was always a friend to all, an enemy to none. A half century has come and gone, but I still see his massive smile and barrel chest walking the halls of Franklin Junior High going to class. He will be missed be all of us greatly.

Elmer Powell

February 20, 2016

Linda,
Sorry for your loss. Just found out. May you have God's grace-

Mike Dellapina

December 9, 2015

My sincere condolences to the Steiner family on the passing of Ed. He was a wonderful teacher and coach, and an even better person. He touched many lives through his career, and I feel fortunate to have known him. He will be greatly missed.

Marva Davis Boswell

December 5, 2015

To the Family and Friends of Ed Steiner,
I do not have the words to express the sadness that I felt when I heard that Ed had passed.You will be greatly missed by all!!! I worked with him for years at Emerson Elementary School, Springfield, Ohio, where I taught grade 5, and he was the physical education teacher.... I respected and admired him greatly! HE LOVED THE STUDENTS, AND TRIED HIS ABSOLUTE BEST TO DEVELOP THE TRUE POTENTIAL IN EACH AND EVERY STUDENT!!!! Yes, he was a very skilled physical education teacher. But, he had patience, true love for the students, and was a role model. Most of the children did not have fathers living in their homes...In some cases, Ed was the only positive male figure that they would come in contact with... Ed was so honorable! He taught them LIFE SKILLS,..SENSE OF FAIRNESS,.. SELF DISCIPLINE,..and much more...HE JUST PLAIN CARED!!!!... IT DID NOT MATTER THE COLOR OF YOUR SKIN, OR HOW POOR YOU WERE,... OR HOW UNKEPT YOUR CLOTHES AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE WAS..OR HOW BACKWARDS YOUR VIEWS OF LIFE WERE...Ed just loved you and wanted the best for you...His gym classes were fun, structured and always in order! He could settle fights and arguments like no other teacher.Also, Ed had a sense of humor. The students love him! After he retired from Springfield City School, Springfield,Oh, I heard that he was working for a nearby prison... I thought...WOW, they have the BEST PERSON FOR THE JOB!.. ...When I read his obituary...I FINALLY, REALIZED WHY ED WAS SUCH A WONDERFUL PERSON!!!! *** "MR. ED. STEINER WAS A MAN OF GOD!!!!!!" HE SHOWED IT IN HIS DAILY LIVING AND ACTIONS!... My deepest sympathy to your family!!!

Kendra Tuttle

December 2, 2015

So sorry to hear of Mr. Steiner's passing. He was a great gym teacher at Kenwood! Sending my thoughts and prayers to his family and friends. Rest in peace.

Bobby and Linda Brown

December 1, 2015

Very sorry to hear of Ed's passing, he was a great and giving person. We are thinking of you and your family and you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

December 1, 2015

I'm so sorry to hear about Mr.Steiner's passing. I was one of his students at Franklin. I'm praying for You All through this. Just remember he is in a better place. Sincerely, Carla Brown.

December 1, 2015

Ed was quite the character, fun loving and great with kids !
He will be missed. RIP

Mark Stoll

Robbin Stoops-Casto

December 1, 2015

Sorry to hear of your loss of Ed, Linda. He was a very good man. I got to know Ed in a variety of ways; he was a mentor to me during my early years of teaching, a colleague in my middle years, and most importantly he was my friend. My life has been enriched by having had Ed be a part of it. May you rest in peace my friend.

Linda, may God provide you comfort and peace as you move through the grieving process.

CAROL (SWAIN) STINNETT

December 1, 2015

So sorry to hear of Mr. Steiner's passing. When he was my teacher, he tried to be so stern and mean and wanted us to be scared of him....I was lol. As an adult, I came in contact with him again through Tupperware and we would talk and laugh about what was his early teaching days and my childhood school days. He really was a big ole teddy bear and I know he will truly be missed. RIH Mr Steiner

November 30, 2015

The lord has call a very special person. Ed was a very enthusiastic and caring person that just liked to be around people. He was always so friendly and interested in you and what all was going on with you in your life. Ed and I spent many years together at the Olympic Swim Club and later the Springfield Municipal Pool. He was a very dedicated educator that always put his students first. Rest In Peace my friend you will be missed by so many people in so many different ways.

Donald A. sonny Riley

Jean Mader

November 30, 2015

Ed, you were such a sweetheart. I worked with you many years ago, and I remember how well you worked with the kids. We had a good group back then, and those are such good memories for me. You were very special to lots of kids.

November 30, 2015

So sorry to hear of the loss to you, Linda and your family.

Kathy Cain

November 30, 2015

Linda and family - so very sorry for your loss. Even though your hearts are heavy right now, so very glad to know heaven is rejoicing at Ed's arrival.
Much love - Kathy Engle Cain and family

November 30, 2015

Remembering you as a friend and neighbor. RIP Ed. Sincere Condolences to family.
Roy and Tina Everage

Warrick Barrett

November 30, 2015

Dear Ed: I remember you as a great guy, the quintessential "gentle giant." I played sandlot baseball against you and I also remember watching you as a member of the South High wrestling team. I am sorry to learn of your passing. I now wish and anticipate that God will now confer wonderful arrangements upon you in the spiritual realm. Your friend, Rick Barrett

November 30, 2015

Linda and Family,

I'm so sorry for your loss. Ed was on the Northeastern Board that hired me to be their Treasurer. I will never forget his smile and his laugh. He was so passionate about the students and residents that he represented. He will be missed by many.

Prayers to all who knew him!

Denise

shara Norman

November 30, 2015

You will be missed. God bless.

Irene Marsh

November 30, 2015

David and I wish to send Ed's family our sincere condolences. We both worked with Ed in Springfield City Schools. He was a fine teacher whose work reflected how much he cared for the children he taught. It was a privilege to work with him.

Ronnie Gearhart

November 30, 2015

Nick...

Very sorry for your loss. Our sincerest condolences to you and your family...May God rest his good soul!

Timothy Allen

November 30, 2015

Big Ed was my PE & Health teacher at Franklin Jr. High in early 70s and I always enjoyed seeing and talking with him in the years that followed, usually at a South game. Ed always had a smile and was glad to see you and asked how you were doing. I also posted a photo of him that was taken in 2012, the last time I saw him, and it was at the funeral of one of my classmates - because Ed remembered the kids he taught. Rest well with your Lord Ed.

Big Ed Steiner - 2012

Timothy Allen

November 30, 2015

Deena Haskins

November 30, 2015

Linda and Family of Ed, I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with you. May your faith bring you peace and comfort as you mourn.
Deena Haskins

November 30, 2015

Nick, we're so very sorry. We hope good memories ease the pain for you and Ed's other loved ones. Ernie & Pam Baker

Roger wATSON

November 30, 2015

Many great memories of Ed. I was fortunate enough to have talked to him at the last South Reunion. Great guy.

Roger Watson

Jerome Schaefer

November 30, 2015

i will never forget u Ed you were a Great Friend....and i will see you again

Mars Drummond

November 30, 2015

Mr. Steiner

You were loved by many of your students and the faculty. You will be sadly missed, but you accomplished the purpose that God put you on earth for and will continue to inspire others.

Larry Uptegraph

November 29, 2015

Rest in peace,Ed. I remember the early years at Maryland and Gable and Rutland Ave.

Veronique white

November 29, 2015

I am a student of mister Steiner. I send love and pray to all his family members. He was a good teacher and friend. He will be missed

Tim Fent

November 29, 2015

I'm sad to hear the News of Ed's passing.RIP my friend and send my love to Chuck.You're truly in good company.

Brian Brown

November 29, 2015

RIP Ed, you was such a dear childhood friend to myself, my brother Mike, and Bruce (father) and Joan (mother). We shared many laughs together starting at our elementary school Kenwood, through Franklin and we followed in your athletics at South.Such a very loving family and always appreciated your respect for my father as we grew older in life. So many memories,Thank you for them all. God bless your family throughout this loss of a great man. Brian

chiquita gray

November 29, 2015

Chiquita Gray your student from Kenwood sorry bout mr. Steiner

Angie McAnear

November 29, 2015

Linda and family, Sending love and prayers to all of you. It was a pleasure knowing Ed. Linda, you and Ed were wonderful neighbors and friends. Ed will surely be missed by many.
Love, Angie McAnear

LARRY and Kay Kestner

November 29, 2015

Dear Linda and Dorothy and Family, our hearts are heavy for your loss. Ed was a great person and Linda you were a wonderful caregiver and wife for Ed. Peace be to all of you, God wrap his arms around you. Ed is now with the Angels.

Marquita Chandler-williams

November 29, 2015

Ed you will be missed at our next class reunion

Tina Seagraves- Vititoe

November 29, 2015

Mr. Steiner were to start.... You and that rope in gym class. Ringing that bell made you smile and me try harder. You were tough on my brother Tony and I but I thank you for that! You touched all of hearts and minds in school. You sir were one of a kind.

Christina Moody Healy

November 29, 2015

Thoughts and prayers to the Steiner Family during this time.
Moody-Healy Families

November 29, 2015

I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of my former employee and friend. Ed was a wonderful and friendly guy always willing to "get her done" at work and play. I have so many fond memories of "Big Ed" and extend my deepest condolences to his loving family.
Randy Milner

Catherine Moore

November 29, 2015

Thank you Mr. Steiner for being an inspiration. My prayers are with all who loved him.

John & Irene Schoenauer

November 28, 2015

Ed was a wonderful man and we will miss him very much. Our thoughts and prayers to his family for their loss.

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