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Robert Steinkamp Obituary

Steinkamp, Robert Earl, 65, of Pompano Beach, FL, passed away surrounded by the love of his family on December 27, 2010. Born in Paducah, KY, he was a lifetime resident of Pompano Beach. Graduate of Pompano Beach Sr. High '63, and then Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science '65, becoming a licensed Funeral Director. He worked within funeral service for many years, and was the founder of Atlantic Ambulance, N. Broward's first private ambulance service. In 1990, Bob and his wife founded Rejoice Marriage Ministries. He is survived by his loving wife Charlyne, the devoted father of Tim (Patti), Lori (Scott) and Tom (Kathleen), proud grandpa of Allyson, Kyle, Kayla, Madison, Ryan, Samantha, Ashley; and dear brother of Donna (Bob) Marriott. In addition he is survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nephews, cousins and friends whose lives he has touched. He was welcomed into his heavenly home by his grandson Tyler and his parents Earl and Martha. Friends will be received on Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. at the T.M. Ralph Plantation Funeral Home, 7001 NW 4 Street. A funeral service will be held Saturday, 10 a.m. at Christian Life Center, 2699 W. Commercial Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn North Cemetery. For those who may wish, the family suggests donations to Rejoice Marriage Ministries, PO Box 10548, Pompano Beach, FL 33061 or Hope Children's Home, 11415 Hope International Drive, Tampa, FL 33625. www.tmralph.com 954-587-6888.

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Published by Sun-Sentinel from Jan. 5 to Jan. 7, 2011.

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Linda Cherry

February 21, 2025

I started standing for my marriage in 1999... and God restored my marriage through this ministry! God bless you Charlyne and RIP Bob! This ministry saved my marriage!!

thankful thankful

February 11, 2011

Thank you for your wonderful ministry. You and Charlyne have been such a comfort, hope and help. I believe and hope you will continue to both help us all even now..NJ

C. W.

January 19, 2011

I never met Bob or Charlyne, but you two have been a great inspiration to me and my marriage. Thanks so much!

Sally Gaines

January 14, 2011

I am home in Heaven, dear ones
Oh, so happy and so bright!
There is perfect joy and beauty
In this everlasting light.

All the pain and grief is over,
Every restless tossing passed;
I am now at peace forever,
Safely home in Heaven at last.

Did you wonder I so calmly
Trod the valley of the shade?
Oh! But Jesus' love illumined
Every dark and fearful glade.

And He came Himself to meet me
In that way so hard to tread;
And with Jesus' arm to lean on,
Could I have one doubt or dread?

Then you must not grieve so sorely,
For I love you dearly still:
Try to look beyond earth's shadows,
Pray to trust our Father's Will.

There is work still waiting for you,
So you must not idly stand;
Do it now, while life remaineth-
You shall rest in Jesus' land.

When that work is all completed,
He will gently call you Home;
Oh, the rapture of that meeting,
Oh, the joy to see you come!

poem: Helen Steiner Rice


Dear Charlyne,

I don't know what I would have done 8 years ago when my beloved husband left me and our children if it were not for you and Bob. Your daily teachings and emails kept me going through the darkest hours. You truly made the Bible come alive for me and Bob's stories of his time away from your home helped me to understand what the prodigal spouse goes through. My husband has not returned home (he is with someone else) but it is in God's hands not mine. I look forward to your continuing ministry. God Bless the Steinkamp family and comfort you with happy memories of Bob.

LAURA HERMAN

January 10, 2011

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

Becky McAnally

January 10, 2011

Charlyne, I am so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I too have never met but I know I am one of many that can say "Thank you for giving to the Lord, for I am a life that has been changed". We look forward to a joyous reunion in heaven one day soon where there will be no more pain, sorrow and we will never part. I will truly miss Bob and the impact he has made on my life will last forever. I pray God comfort you as only He can. We miss him but we know its not goodbye, it's I'll see you in the morning.

Tracy

January 10, 2011

Charlyne: I've never met you or your husband but have been part of your ministry for a few years now. I am encouraged daily by your devotionals. My heart aches for you in the loss of your beloved husband, Bob. Your ministry has been such an inspiration to me and I pray that God will envelope you in his arms and comfort you as only He can. May God bless you and may He continue to provide for you and your family. May your ministry go to higher heights! Be encouraged.

Judy Adams

January 9, 2011

Your ministry has so blessed me and been such a mainstay to me. I am so thankful that I will one day be able to meet this wonderful man in Heaven. I pray for comfort and strength for the entire family, and for your ministry to flourish even more than it already has. God bless you.

Regis Steinkamp

January 8, 2011

Dear Charlyne & Family

I am one of the many people from around the world who never met Bob but felt a very deep and personal connection to him and your family through Rejoice Marriage Ministries. We have all lost a very great man of God and I am deeply saddened by his passing. I know that he is with Jesus but I feel like I have lost a member of my own family. I am standing for my marriage and to tell you that is the greatest tribute to Bob that I could possibly give. I am praying that Jesus will wrap you and your family in his loving arms and comfort you today. I also know that from Heaven Bob will continue to help Jesus restore marriages & families. The prayers of me and my family are with you and may our savior keep you all in his loving care.

Regis, Christen, Jeremy and Lindsay Steinkamp......Standing in Henrietta, New York

Pablo Bonilla

January 7, 2011

May God give you and your family comfort and understanding on this very difficult time.

Janeen (Allen) Justice

January 7, 2011

So sorry to hear of his passing. He was a great man and I know that heaven is rejoicing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Janeen (Allen) Justice

January 7, 2011

So sorry to hear about his passing. He was a great man and i know heaven is rejoicing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mr. & Mrs. Terry Collinsworth

January 7, 2011

May you find comfort in our Lord's grace and promise.

Sandra Collinsworth, co-worker of Thomas'

John DellaGloria

January 7, 2011

Tom,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of grief. May memories of your father bring you and your family comfort.

Louise Johnson

January 7, 2011

The Steinkamp family, may GOD'S love and mercies forever be your guiding light in all that you do. My family prayers' join all the others in this your time ...

Crystal Stott

January 7, 2011

Charlyne, thoughts, prayers & love are sent to you in this difficult time. Our hearts go out to you & the family...

January 6, 2011

Charlyne, sorry to read about Bob. John 5:25-29
Carol Dressel Grysko

Dooley Beharrylal

January 6, 2011

Charlyne, our hearts go out to you and your family in your time of sorrow. Please convey our sympathy Dooley, Shanita & Aron Beharrylal.

Martha C.

January 5, 2011

Charlyne and family,

Heaven is even brighter now. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

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