Samuel Steinke
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:24px;"><strong>Samuel Steinke</strong></span><br /> <span style="font-size:20px;">November 12, 1921 - October 23, 2020</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><br /> <span style="font-size:20px;">Samuel Steinke was born to Gustav and Martha Steinke on November 12, 1921 at home near Beiseker, Alberta. In total, twelve children comprised the family--four of them dying as infants or very young children. Life was often difficult.<br /> When Sam was nine years old, the family of seven moved to Millet in 1930, where they farmed and drilled wells. As Sam grew, he spent much time working with his father learning to farm and be resourceful in making things work. In 1949 he married Mabel Schafer. They had three children Judy, Terry, and Doyle. <br /> Sam operated a small dairy for many years while farming the land and driving a school bus for 42 years to Pipestone School and Pigeon Lake Regional School. As time went on they welcomed a son-in-law, Reg, and two daughters-in-law, Linda and Jody. Next came eight grand-children. As one would expect, fifteen great-grandchildren provided much joy. Numerous foster children were also loved along the way. <br /> Sam was respected in the community and loved by many. Late in the evening of October 23, Sam closed his eyes in rest. He was predeceased by: his wife, Mabel; parents, Gustav and Martha; brothers--August, Clarence, Lawrence, and Melvin; sisters--Delphi, Ruth, Rubena, Esther, and Bernice. Surviving is: Judy (Reg) Demitor, Terry (Linda), Doyle (Jody), eight grandchildren—Cari (Chris) Tetz, Dean (Saison) Demitor, Devin (Tiffany) Demitor, Tiffany Demitor, Janelle (Brian) Sullivan, Chad (Zayda) Steinke, Tayler Steinke, Rachel Steinke, fifteen great grandchildren, numerous foster children, sisters--Violet and Leatha, sister-in-law—Eileen, nieces and nephews.<br /> Services will be held for Sam in the Wetaskiwin Seventh-day Adventist Church on Friday, October 30 at 11:30 a.m. Due to Covid guidelines, the service is by invitation only, but will be live streamed. </span><br /> <span style="font-size:20px;">To view the funeral service for Sam, please click on the Video Tribute link below.<br /> Donations may be made to: Peace Hills Adventist School or a charity of one’s choice.</span></p>Obituary
Samuel Steinke
November 12, 1921 - October 23, 2020
Samuel Steinke was born to Gustav and Martha Steinke on November 12, 1921 at home near Beiseker, Alberta. In total, twelve children comprised the family--four of them dying as infants or very young children. Life was often difficult.
When Sam was nine years old, the family of seven moved to Millet in 1930, where they farmed and drilled wells. As Sam grew, he spent much time working with his father learning to farm and be resourceful in making things work. In 1949 he married Mabel Schafer. They had three children Judy, Terry, and Doyle.
Sam operated a small dairy for many years while farming the land and driving a school bus for 42 years to Pipestone School and Pigeon Lake Regional School. As time went on they welcomed a son-in-law, Reg, and two daughters-in-law, Linda and Jody. Next came eight grand-children. As one would expect, fifteen great-grandchildren provided much joy. Numerous foster children were also loved along the way.
Sam was respected in the community and loved by many. Late in the evening of October 23, Sam closed his eyes in rest. He was predeceased by: his wife, Mabel; parents, Gustav and Martha; brothers--August, Clarence, Lawrence, and Melvin; sisters--Delphi, Ruth, Rubena, Esther, and Bernice. Surviving is: Judy (Reg) Demitor, Terry (Linda), Doyle (Jody), eight grandchildren—Cari (Chris) Tetz, Dean (Saison) Demitor, Devin (Tiffany) Demitor, Tiffany Demitor, Janelle (Brian) Sullivan, Chad (Zayda) Steinke, Tayler Steinke, Rachel Steinke, fifteen great grandchildren, numerous foster children, sisters--Violet and Leatha, sister-in-law—Eileen, nieces and nephews.
Services will be held for Sam in the Wetaskiwin Seventh-day Adventist Church on Friday, October 30 at 11:30 a.m. Due to Covid guidelines, the service is by invitation only, but will be live streamed.
To view the funeral service for Sam, please click on the Video Tribute link below.
Donations may be made to: Peace Hills Adventist School or a charity of one’s choice.
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