The Life of DONALD J STEINBACH
Donald J. “Donnie” Steinbach, 53, died Sunday, October 16, 2011, at Broadlawns Medical Center.
Donnie was born December 2, 1957, to Donald and Pauline (McGinn) Steinbach in Des Moines, Iowa, attended All Saints Grade School and graduated from Des Moines Tech High School. After high school, Donnie was employed as a stock car mechanic. Donnie also worked as, and owned his own concrete finishing company for over 20 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and other outdoor activities.
Donnie is survived by his parents; his children, Daniel and Deanna; siblings, Kathleen (Steve) Lee, Paulette (Larry) Ihrig, Alan (Alice) Steinbach, Cindy (Dan) McDonough, Caroline (Scott) Buckroyd, Cheryl (Scott) Temple, Christopher Steinbach (Kathy O’Connor), Claudia (Mark) VanDerSluis and Clarice Steinbach (Scott McPherson). Donnie is also survived by his companion Mary Daley.
In addition, he is survived by 17 nieces and nephews. Donnie was preceded in death by two infant sisters; his grandparents; and his niece, Bernadette Lee.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11a.m., Friday, October 21, 2011, at All Saints Catholic Church, 650 NE 52nd Ave., Des Moines. Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, October 20, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family in loving memory of Donnie.