Joseph Steininger Obituary

Joseph E. Steininger Sr.

Joseph E. "Joe" Steininger Sr., 88, of Tiffin, passed away Thursday evening, Jan. 11, 2024, at Elmwood at the Shawhan.

He was born Dec. 16, 1935, in Tiffin, to Joseph E. and Mercedes E. (McDonald) Steininger. He married Janet Noble on July 28, 1957, and she preceded him in death June 2, 2020.

Joe's survivors include his son, Joseph Steininger Jr.; sisters, Muriel L. Colatruglio and Betty (Robert) McLaughlin; and many nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded in death by his parents.

Joe was a 1953 graduate of Tiffin Columbian High School. He served in U.S. Army from July 1, 1958 to May 29, 1961. After the service, he graduated from Tiffin University. He was co-owner of J&J Builders with Jeff Kuhn for many years. After retiring from J&J, he managed and ran Fairmont Cemetery. Joe was a Master Mason at Tiffin Lodge #77 and belonged to Zenobia Shrine, serving as an American Ambassador, Tiffin Shrine Club, and was a past secretary of Tiffin Hornets. He was also a "roadrunner," driving patients and their families for Children's Hospital. He made two trips around the World helping Shrine children better their lives. Joe was a member of Family of Faith Lutheran Church, AmVets Post 48, American Legion #169 and Tiffin Moose Lodge #846, served on United Veterans Council, and was active with the School of Opportunity. Joe enjoyed vacationing and going on cruises with his wife and son, Joey.

Joe's memorial service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home & Crematory, 236 S. Washington St., Tiffin, Ohio, 44883, (419) 447-2424, with Pastor Philip Moerdyk officiating. Burial will follow at Fairmont Cemetery with military honors being conducted by United Veterans Council.

Visitation for friends and family will be 9-10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to The School of Opportunity, Shriners Hospital for Children, or Family of Faith Lutheran Church.

Condolences may be sent and the guestbook signed at www.hgmackfuneralhome.com.