Oct. 17, 1937 – April 10, 2025
Kenneth L. Steininger, 87, of Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at his home at 8:45 a.m. April 10, 2025.
On Oct. 17, 1937, Kenneth Leroy Steininger was born in Hinsdale, Ill. He was the son of Dwight and Zona Steininger. Later the family moved to Aubbeenaubbee Township and Kenny attended Aubbeenaubbee Township High School. In 1954 his family moved to near Richland Center. Ken graduated with the Richland Center Class of 1955.
At the Grandview Church near Richland Center, Ken married Betty Louise Rynearson on July 31, 1955. From their union came three wonderful children. The family tree continued to grow with the added blessings of three more generations. Sadly, Betty passed away in 2017.
On March 3, 2018, Ken married Mary Diane White at the New Life Church in Rochester. Their family tree blended two beautiful families as one.
A skilled automotive mechanic, Ken served the Fulton County area with engine repairs and maintenance from the Steininger Garage located on Indiana 14 West. Selling the shop, he worked at Hammel Chrysler, Dodge & Jeep. At age 62, he concluded his professional career at Shepherd's Chevrolet, retiring in 1999. Ken also was a devoted member of New Life Church. Gifted with his hands, he was an avid participant of MAPS Ministry, traveling to help communities build churches.
Left to cherish Ken's memory are his wife Diane; his children Melody Sweany and companion Martin Sandberg, David Steininger and wife Cindy, all of Rochester; his grandchildren Kim Meyer (Donnie), Angie Black (Ryan), Ashley Hayes (John),Carmen McFarland, Matthew Steininger (Jenny), Chad Steininger, Nathan Steininger (Megan), Joshua Steininger (Jennifer); 17 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; brother Cledith Steininger (Sarah), of Valparaiso; sister Edith Kay Heishman (Gary), of Fort Wayne; his blended children, Kenneth Gordon (Linda), James Gordon (Stacey), Kimberly Sheets (Wade); blended grandchildren Caleb Sheets, David Sheets, Jacob Sheets, Erica Sheets; along with the blending of seven other grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Preceding Ken are his first wife Betty, daughter Debbie, granddaughter Amanda Wagoner in 1982, sister Gladys Kuhn.
A celebration of the life of Mr. Kenneth L. Steininger will be held at noon Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in the Good family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester. Friends may visit with his family from 10 a.m. until the time of his service. Pastor Larry Pyeatt will officiate.
The Fulton County Veteran's Honor Guard and the U.S. Army will accord military graveside rites at Rochester's IOOF Cemetery. Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to the Wheels On Fire Cancer Care Fund, Beaver Dam Community Church, 9798 W. 1000 South Akron, IN 46910. Online expressions of sympathy may be made to Ken's family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
