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Richard Steinfelt Obituary

Richard P. Steinfelt

York - Richard P. "Rick" Steinfelt,73, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2020 at York Hospital. He was the husband of Nancy M. (Clineburg) Steinfelt with whom he celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary on September 26th.

Mr. Steinfelt was born in Dallastown on July 8, 1946, son of the late Joseph and S. Elizabeth (Eck) Steinfelt.

Rick was employed by Precision Components as a tool and die maker and a cost estimator from which he retired. He also worked for the Shiloh Water Authority for many years and the Selective Service Board for over 20 years.

He was a member of the Shiloh Fire Co. and served as Chief from 1998 to 2004 in addition to holding other offices within the fire company.

Rick was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, York and served as a Lecter for several years. He held a seat on the York County Election Board and was a member of the former Golden Nuggets Senior Citizen Group.

In addition to his wife, survivors include two children, Deslynn E. Ropp and her husband Ernest and Paul R. Steinfelt and his wife Tina, all of York; four grandchildren, Alivia, Ethan, Marcus and Ava; four siblings, Joseph Steinfelt of Yoe, Rosemarie Hivner of Red Lion, Thomas Steinfelt of Red Lion and Jane Rutledge of Dallastown; several nieces and nephews.

All services were held on Friday, June 26th, 2020.

The family has requested memorial contributions be made to the Shiloh Fire Co., 2190 Carlisle Rd., York, PA 17408.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by York Daily Record from Jun. 23 to Jul. 3, 2020.

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John Dorsey

December 7, 2020

Knew him real well when children, when he was known as Rick, and I as Jack. Glad Rick got to continue his family's firefighter and fire chief traditions. The Steinfelts were a wonderful family.

Deborah Schaale

July 3, 2020

I am Barb Miller's daughter Debbie. My sympathy to your family in this time of sorrow.

Penny and David Wales

June 26, 2020

Deslynn and Family ~ sending you our heart felt sympathies during this time. Sending prayers and love for all of you during this time.

Brenda Breneman

June 24, 2020

Went to school ,,St Joseph in Dallastown ... With Richard. sorry for your loss.. Mrs Brenda (Ryer ) Breneman.

Karen Euculano

June 23, 2020

Beautiful man. Beautiful soul. Our hearts and prayers go out to Deslynn & Nancy. We love you. -Karen Euculano & Family

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Jun

25

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Shiloh Fire Hall

2190 Carlisle Rd., York, PA

Jun

26

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church

950 W. Market St., York, PA

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Leber Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc.

47 North Queen St., Dover, PA 17315

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