Charles H. Steiner

Charles H. Steiner, 75 years of age, of Council Bluffs, formerly of Adams, passed away at his home Wednesday, September 26, 2012. He was born on January 10, 1937 at Crete, NE. to Elmer and Thelma (Ickler) Steiner, and graduated from Adams High School in 1956. He and Shirley Stevens were married on June 4, 1960. Charles served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Conflict, retiring after 20 years. He then served on the Lincoln Police Department for 13 years. They lived in Adams until 2005 when they moved to different parts of Iowa, finally moving to Council Bluffs in earlier this year. Charles was a member of the American Lutheran Church in Adams and had participated in the choir. He also was a member of the VFW and American Legion Club's in Adams; and was a member and rode with the Patriot Guard. He enjoyed spending time with his family, hunting, fishing, riding his Harley, and collecting World War II memorabilia.

Survivors include his wife Shirley of Council Bluffs; son Charles Steiner of Rogersville, MO.; daughter Tracy Rastede and husband Jeff of Council Bluffs; grandchildren Leanne Lovelady, Walker Steiner, Logan Snyder, and Jamie Steiner; great granddaughter Nevaeh Lovelady; brother Martin Steiner and wife Jeanette of Florida; sisters in law Maryann Steiner of Lincoln, and Norma Steiner of Adams; brothers in law Harry Kruse of Wymore, and Paul Stevens in England; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Elmer and Thelma (Ickler) Steiner; brothers Kenneth, Gerald, and Bruce Steiner; and sisters Joyce Green and Marlene Kruse.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Saturday, September 29, 2012 at the Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel in Beatrice with Ernest Waltke, PMA officiating. Interment will be in the Highland Cemetery in Adams. Military graveside services will be conducted by the Offutt Air Force Base Honor Guard. The body will lie in state Saturday from 10-3:00 at the Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel in Beatrice. You may sign Charles' guest book at www.ghchapel.com. These services have been entrusted to the Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel in Beatrice.