Jeffrey H. Steinkamp

1951 - 2022

Jeffrey Henry 'Jeff' Steinkamp, age 71, of Quincy, passed away on December 17 at Blessing Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born April 7th, 1951, in Quincy, IL Son of Ralph and Hildegarde (Cramsey) Steinkamp. He married Cindy (Souders) on May 2, 1980, at Quincy University Chapel. She Survives.

Jeff was a strong and loving family man, community leader, devoted Catholic, friend and mentor to many and a stranger to no one.

Jeff graduated from the University of Illinios with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Within his 49 years of being a registered professional engineer in Illinios, Texas and New York – he has received 5 US Patents for Mechanical, Structural and Electronic design. All of these patents are proudly displayed in his invention room in the basement. Most recently, he was working on his 6th patent, which is currently residing on the dining room table.

Aside from his creative analytic ability, Jeff always loved being in the sky. He has made nearly 400 parachute jumps. Then in his later years, he took up the sport of powered paramotoring. Whenever the wind was just right, he would be seen flying over his beloved City of Quincy, often with the American Flag in tow.

Jeff was actively involved many local and regional organizations. He showed kindness, compassion and leadership through Addicts Victorious Ministries, Bereaved Parents of USA, Quincy Cursillo, Quincy Park Board, Quincy Riverfront Development Corporation, Quincy Aeronautics Committee, National Society of Professional Engineers, United States Parachute Association and the American Society of Dad Jokes.

Family was everything to Jeff. Whether it was sitting in the front row at a dance recital, cheering on the Dark River Derby Coalition, taking his grandson to Maid Rite every Saturday or cruising around in the Mustang after Sunday mass with the love of his life. The memories are endless and filled with comfort and love.

He was a devout member of St. Peter Catholic Church.

In addition to his wife Cindy, Jeff is also survived by:

TWO DAUGHTERS: Jenna Lannerd (Rob) and Jayme Stroot (Tyler) all of Quincy.

THREE GRANDCHILDREN: Henry James Stroot, Paige Lannerd and Brianna Lannerd.

SIBLINGS: Linda Hooley (Jim), Joe Steinkamp (Shelly) and John Steinkamp (Karen).

Nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.

Jeff was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter Jonda Beth Steinkamp.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at 9:30 AM at the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home and at 10:00 AM in St. Peter Catholic Church. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday evening from 4:00 until 7:00 PM at the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to St. Peter Catholic Church, St. Francis Catholic Church, Addicts Victorious and Quincy Riverfront Development Foundation. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.