Duane Steinke Obituary
The memory of Duane Steinke of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, who passed away on September 6, 2024 at the age of 78, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Duane may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Fred Steinke and Irene Steinke (Knipple); and his siblings, Ruth Neinfeldt, Raymond Steinke, Fred Steinke, Myron Steinke, Leon Steinke and Melvin Steinke.
He is survived by: his siblings, Jean Elmer of Wisconsin Rapids, Vernon Steinke of Wisconsin Rapids, Kathy Jackson of Wisconsin Rapids and Marge Gellerman (Jeff) of Wisconsin Rapids. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.