STEIGER, Glennis H. 1913-2000

STEIGER

Posted By: K. Kittleson
Date: 1/25/2011 at 23:57:52

MR. GLENNIS H. STEIGER

KENSETT, IOWA - Glennis H. Steiger, 87, died Saturday (Oct. 28, 2000) at Heritage Care Center, Mason City.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 4214 Tulip Lane, Bolan, with the Rev. Robert Cumings officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 Spring St., Manly.

Glennis was born Jan. 16, 1913, in Bolan, the son of Anton and Anna (Fisher) Steiger. He graduated from Northwood High School in 1931. During high school he completed Normal Training for teachers. He had wanted to be a teacher and enjoyed student teaching, but his career changed when his dad needed him on the farm.

Glennis was united in marriage to Doris E. Kenison on Aug. 31, 1943, at the Bethel Evangelical Church in Manly. He farmed with his brother, Clarence, and lived in the Bolan area all his life.

He always enjoyed reminiscing about his football and track days in high school. He enjoyed sports and had a reputation as a fast runner. He also enjoyed remembering the early days of farming, especially with the horses, a proud heritage in the Steiger family.

Glennis was a lifelong member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Bolan and the church family was very special to him. He also served as the church treasurer for over 50 years and as a church trustee. He was a member of the Worth County Historical Society and served as Kensett Township trustee.

He is survived by his wife, Doris; one daughter, Mary Ann, and her husband, Steven E. Wendt, of Mason City; four grandchildren, Sarah Meyer-Reyerson and her husband, Jason Reyerson, of Shellrock, Carrie Meyer and Thomas R. Meyer of Clear Lake, and Alyssa Wendt of Mason City; two great-grandchildren, Grace Reyerson and Thomas Krebsbach; a sister, Myrtle Krumm of Mason City; a son-in-law, Thomas E. Meyer of Clear Lake; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Keith and Leona Kenison of Northwood; several nieces and nephews; and many friends, especially the Bolan church family.

Glennis was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Clarence Steiger; a sister, Irene Erdmann; a twin brother and sister, Ellis and Lois Steiger; and a daughter, Catherine L. Meyer.

Bride Colonial Chapel, (641) 454-2242.

Globe Gazette, Oct. 30, 2000