Edwin Henry
"FATS" Steinke, 88, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2017 in Temple.
Graveside
services with Military Honors will be 10 am Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at
Hillcrest Cemetery in Marlin.
FATS was
born July 2, 1929 in Otto, Texas to Albert and Lena (Sager) Steinke. He was
never married and was an avid farmer and rancher all his life. He served in the
Army for our country for several years.
He was
preceded in death by 8 brothers, Felix Steinke, Otto Steinke, Ernest Steinke,
Paul Steinke, Herman Steinke, Albert Steinke, Henry Steinke and a twin brother,
Alvin L. "Skinny" Steinke; 5 sisters, Alvina Littrell, Emma Steinke, Alma
Schreiber, Martha Hefelfinger and a baby sister, Ida Steinke.
Survivors
include many nieces and nephews.
The family
would like to thank the Doctors and staff at William Courtney Nursing Center in
Temple, Texas for their care and support.
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the online guest book at www.bellmeadfuneralhome.com