Irvin Earl Steinert, age 85, of Miles City went to be with his heavenly father on Friday, February 22, 2013.
Irvin was born on May 26, 1927 to Jacob and Katherine (Bucholz) Steinert in Meredith, Montana. He was the youngest of eight children (three sisters and four brothers). He attended schools in Miles City and graduated from Custer County High School in 1944. He worked as a mechanic at Chuck Walter’s garage from the age of 16 and continued working as a mechanic until his retirement from the Montana State Highway Department. He served in the Air Force from 1945 to 1946 as an airplane mechanic.
Irvin was active in his church, serving as a board member. He liked to hunt for agates and made beautiful canes out of diamond willow. Irvin attended the Rosebud Community Chapel for the last eight years.
Irvin is survived by his wife of 66 years Barbara (Archer) Steinert of Miles City; his four children: Sharon (Jim) Mann of Missoula, MT; Rocky (Marilyn) Steinert of Aberdeen, SD; Mark (Miriam) Steinert of Denver, CO; and Tracy (Cora) Steinert of Miles City, MT; eight grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings: Hilda Lilienthal, Leona Beehler, Frances White, Willis Steinert, Willard Steinert, Leonard Steinert and Vernon Steinert.
Visitation will be held on Monday, February 25, 2013 at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will follow in the Eastern Montana State Veteran’s Cemetery with full military honors provided by VFW Post 1579. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Irvin will be missed by all of his family and others that knew him. Irvin’s family would like to thank the nurses at the Holy Rosary Extended Care for the wonderful and loving care they gave to our father and husband.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions be sent to the St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danney Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to the Rosebud Community Chapel Building Fund, 701 Main Street, Rosebud, MT 59347.
Service Schedule
Visitation
Monday February 25, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Tuesday February 26, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Interment with Full Military Honors
Tuesday February 26, 2013
Eastern Montana State Veteran's Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Visitation
Monday February 25, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Tuesday February 26, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Interment with Full Military Honors
Tuesday February 26, 2013
Eastern Montana State Veteran's Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Kay Carlson says
Mark and family,
My deepest sympathies to all.
Fred South says
So sorry for your loss. He was a close family friend for many years.
J Johnson says
Dear Family and Friends of Irvin Steinert – Please be comforted by promises found in the Bible at this difficult time. Continue to dwell on the happy memories and fine qualities that you remember about Mr. Steinert. The Bible book of Hebrews reminds us that God does not forget all of the love and fine works shown by Mr. Steinert (Heb 6:10). Please look forward to the joy of again seeing Irvin Steinert in perfect Paradise conditions. Faith in these Bible promises will hopefully ease the pain of loss. Meanwhile we have the opportunity to follow Jesus’ instruction to continue to take in Bible knowledge that leads to everlasting life (John 17:3).
Helen Finch Oliver says
Hugs to you all! Wish I could be there to personally give you all hugs and cry with you. Even though Irvin is in heaven celebrating, our loss is still very real. Memories flood my mind from my whole childhood. I can remember sitting on his knee when I was little, visiting him at Walters with Dad, going to church together, etc. You all are family to me! Much love, Helen
Donald D Cook says
Mark sorry for loss ,hope all is well with you and you family….We had some good times on Yelowstone Street growing up .
Gail Finch Shipek says
Barb, I remember Mom telling me that she stayed with you & Irvin just before Helen was born and that Irvin drove her to the hospital because Dad was out on the ranch. I found photos of the four of you together in Great Falls having fun after both Dad and Irvin had retired from the Highway Department. Your faithful friendship over all the years was a blessing to Mom and Dad. When you all get to heaven, what a day of rejoicing it will be! I pray God shows his love to you and your family in special ways at this time.
CAROL LEE WHITE HIGGINS says
HELLO AUNT BARBARA. MY HEART IS BREAKING FOR YOU AND THE FAMILY. I FEEL I MISSED OUT ON SO MUCH OF ALL OF THE STEINERTS LIVES BUT THATS JUST THE WAY IT WAS. UNCLE IRVIN WASN’T ONE TO PUT UP WITH THE FAMILY’S UNKIND WAYS. BUT I DO HAVE MEMORIES. THE TIMES YOU TOOK US TO CHURCH WERE SO SPECIAL. SO FUN TO BE ABLE TO PUT ON A DRESS AND CHECK IT IN MOMS MIRROR AND THEN RUN OUT THE DOOR. FOR THOSE TIMES I THANK YOU FOR GOD IS MY SAVIOR . I WAS BAPTIZED LAST SUMMER. NO CHURCH FOR ME. IT HAD TO BE BY MY BEST FRIEND IN THE OUTDOORS NEXT TO A WISHING WELL. I JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED YOU ALL AND YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART. AND SOMEDAY WE WILL MEET AGAIN. THANK YOU FOR PLANTING THAT SEED WAY BACK THEN. UNCLE IRVIN WAS SO HANDSOME. I SEE MOM IN HIM. SO WHEN OUR CHORES ARE THROUGH WE WILL ALL BE TOGETHER. HIS LIFE WAS WORTH SO MUCH BECAUSE OF THE HOLE IT HAS LEFT IN ALL OF US. PLEASE TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF AND MAY GOD HOLD YOU IN THE PALM OF HIS HAND. YOUR NIECE CAROL
Carlene and Clarence Rootc says
Barbara and families, So sorry to hear of Irvin’s passing. Our thoughts and prayer are with you at this time. I enjoyed our last visit on the phone. Carlene and Clarence Root
Gordon Dean says
Dear Barb and family,
It was a blessing to have known Irvin.
May our Lord bless an keep you during this difficult time.
Barb, you will probably never know how much of a blessing you and Irvin have been others.
Audrey Haumschild says
Hi Barb and Family sorry I can’t make it to the service but i have to work , I just wanted to tell you it was nice to know your husband and dad he was a wonderful man ,and is a now in heaven as a sweet Angel , I have you in my prays and may the memories you have help comfort you now Big Hugs Barb to you and your family , from one of Irvin’s care givers Audrey Haumschild
Pat Rentschler Redekopp says
Barb and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I have the best memories of Ervin, my Dad’s good friend. My God bless all of you at this difficult time.