Obit: Steinbach, Gerald A. (1959 - 2013)

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Surnames: Steinbach, Peek

----Source: Marshfield News Herald (Marshfield, WI) 08 Oct 2013

Steinbach, Gerald A. (8 OCT 1959 - 6 OCT 2013)

Gerald "Jerry" A. Steinbach, age 53 of Granton, WI was met at the heavenly gates by his little brother Phillip "Chuckie" Steinbach on Sunday, October 6, 2013.

Gerald Allen Steinbach was born on October 8, 1959 in Neillsville, WI. He attended school in Granton and at the age of 12 started working for Kuhl Farms. Jerry worked there until he went to work for Roehl Transport as a truck driver where he worked for 30 years. Before he retired in 2009, Jerry worked as a Trainer for Roehl and earned the One Million Mile Safety Award and was fast approaching the Two Million Mile Safety Award. Jerry was also very proud that he won the National Truck Driving Competition Award. Jerry was always known for his saying "Yo whasssup?" and he loved visiting with friends and family. His grandkids knew him as the Grandpa with the cow hat. Jerry was a member of Our Father's House in Chili, WI.

He is survived by his sons; Russell (Tina) Steinbach of Granton and Jon Peek of Chili, his mother, Joyce Steinbach of Granton, 2 grandchildren; Mataya and Kallen Steinbach, 2 brothers; Tim (Cheryl) Steinbach and Ed (Tammy) Steinbach both of Granton. He is further survived by several nieces and nephews and longtime friends, Wayne and Janice Kuhl of Granton.

Jerry was preceded in death by a brother, Phillip "Chuckie" Steinbach and his grandparents.

A Celebration of Jerry's Life will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at the Granton Fire Hall from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Online Condolences may be made at www.geschefh.com.

The Gesche Funeral Home is assisting Jerry's family with Funeral arrangements.