Mrs. Virginia I. Steimle died at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare – All Saints on Saturday, November 27, 2010.
She was born in Racine on October 10, 1921, the daughter of Walter and Rose (nee: Behrend) Larsen. She graduated from Washington Park High School in 1939. On November 8, 1952, she married Eugene F. Steimle. He preceded her in death on October 28, 1990.
Virginia worked at Ann’s Smart Wear in West Racine for many years. She was a longtime member of St. Edward Catholic Church where she participated in the Altar Sodality and the Daughters of Isabelle. Ginny loved nature and the outdoors and always enjoyed tending her flowers and bird watching. She was happiest however when she was surrounded by her family, and that love of family lives within each of them.
Her survivors include her children, Mark (Meg) Steimle of Wauwatosa, Gordon (Becky) Steimle of Milwaukee, Lance (Jan) Steimle of Racine; grandchildren, Jonathan, Elise, Christopher and Adam Steimle; sisters-in-law, Rosemary Steimle, Marcella (Charles) Knotek both of Racine; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Romayne (Phil) Gavigan and Leone March.
The celebration of Virginia’s life and funeral mass will be held at St. Edward Catholic Church (1401 Grove Ave.) on Saturday, December 4, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Allen Bratkowski officiating. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Caledonia. There will be a visitation at the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. and in the church on Saturday from 9-10 a.m. Memorials have been suggested to either St. Edward Catholic School or the Alzheimer’s Association.
The Steimle family wishes to extend a very warm thank you to Wheaton Franciscan Hospice for the professional and loving care that was extended to their mother and grandmother while under their care.
Teri and Tom Kaul says
We are so sorry for your loss and please know that we are keeping you and your family in our prayers. May your memories of her life help to keep her alive in your mind. She is now in heaven tending to the beautiful gardens! Love and God Bless, Tom and Teri Kaul
Randy and Sheryl Wolf says
Our condolences to Gordon, and the Steimle family at this most difficult time.
Mike Witczak says
Dear Mark, Gordon, Lance, and all, My heart goes out to you. Know of my thoughts and prayers. I'll be remembering your mom at Mass this weekend. Love, Mike
Alzheimer's Association of Southeastern Wisconsin says
On behalf of everyone here at the Alzheimer’s Association – thank you so much for thinking of us at this time of loss to your family. Memorials made in Virginia’s name will be put to immediate use serving families and supporting research. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tom Hlavacek, Executive Director
Kara Strege says
Dear Lance and Steimle Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that I am keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
John Klabunde says
Truely sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Janet Dunn says
Mark: I am so sorry to hear or the loss of your mother. I know how hard it is to lose both parents. I still remember their phone number and feel like talking to them. You will be included in my prayers this evening.
Sandy and Robin Sites says
Our thoughts and prayers are with Virinia and her entire family. May she rest in peace, and may her family find hope and peace in the knowledge that God is with them.
The Henderson Family says
Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. We loved your mom. She always met us with a smile on her face and open arms ready for a hug.