In Loving Memory GLENN STEINKE
1919 - 2002

Service FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2002, 10:30 AM ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH MANNING, IOWA

Officiating PASTOR DANIEL VOGEL

Congregational Hymns "AMAZING GRACE", "How GREAT THOU ART", "I'M BUT A STRANGER HERE"

CARLYS STRIBE, ORGANIST

Interment MANNING CEMETERY MANNING, IOWA

Casketbearers WARREN PUCK, KEN PUCK, ERNIE REINKE, BUTCH BECKMAN, ALLEN STRIBE, BRIAN IRLBECK

Military Honors VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST 3517 & AMERICAN LEGION POST 22, MANNING, IOWA

THE FAMILY WISHES TO EXPRESS THEIR GRATITUDE FOR YOUR KINDNESS EVIDENCED IN THOUGHT, WORD, AND DEED, AND INVITES YOU TO JOIN THEM FOR LUNCH AND FELLOWSHIP AT THE CHURCH FOLLOWING THE COMMITTAL SERVICE.

Glenn Howard, son of Friederich Wilhelm Emil and Pauline (Hedke) Steinke, was born November 21, 1919, on a farm south west of Trenton, NE. He attended rural school near his home and helped his father on the farm.

On February 6, 1942, Glenn was called into the United States Army where he served in the Pacific Theatre until his honorable discharge in October of 1945.

Glenn returned to Nebraska and started working as a parts man at Miller Implement, a John Deere dealer. On April 3, 1946, he was united in marriage with Rachel R. Fahrenbruch at the Lutheran Parsonage in Culbertson, NE. Two children were born to this union.

After the Miller Implement sold out, Glenn started working for the Co-op in Trenton. However, he wanted to work for John Deere so when he noticed an ad in the Omaha World Herald for 'Parts Man wanted John Deere' he jumped at the chance. Glenn got the job and started working for Puck Implement, a John Deere dealer in Manning, Iowa, April 1, 1957. Two months later his family joined him, living on the Glen Struve Farm until they found a house in Manning. Glenn continued with Puck Implement until his retirement on January 1, 1984.

Glenn was baptized and confirmed at the Zion Lutheran Church in Manning on March 27, 1958, and continued as a faithful member throughout his life. He was a life member of VFW Post 3517 and a member of American Legion Post 22. He enjoyed sports very much and above all enjoyed spending time with his family.

Glenn had been in failing heath for a number of months being cared for by his wife Rachel before he became a resident of the Manilla Manor Nursing Home, Manilla, Iowa, on September 13, 2002. He died there on Tuesday, October 1, 2002, at the age of 82 years, 10 months and 10 days.

Preceding Glenn in death are his parents and three brothers Lee Steinke, Walter Steinke and Harry Steinke.

He is survived by his wife Rachel Steinke of Manning; son Jimmie Steinke and wife Kathy of Cottonwood, ID; daughter Mary Ann and husband Gerald Hannon of Brady, NE; five grandchildren: Sabrina and husband Brian Johnson; Jason Steinke and wife Michelle; Luke Hannon; Molly Hannon and Ryan Hannon; 5 great grandchildren; two brothers Delbert Steinke and wife Cholie of Palisade, NE, and Bill Steinke and wife Polly of Trenton, NE; two sisters Arlene Lawson of Cathemet, WA, and Twyla Thomas of Denver, CO; many nephews, other relatives and friends.

Just as I am, without one plea
But that Thy blood was shed for me
And that Thou bidd'st me come to thee,
Lamb of God, I come, I come.

Just as I am and waiting not
To rid my soul of one dark blot,
To thee, whose blood can cleanse each spot,
Lamb of God, I come, I come.

Just as I am, though tossed about
With many a conflict, many a doubt,
Fightings and fears within, without,
Lamb of God, I come, I come.

Just as I am, poor, wretched, blind.
Sight, riches, healing of the mind,
Yea, all I need, in thee to find,
Lamb of God, I come, I come.

Just as I am, thou wilt receive,
Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve;
Because thy promise, I believe,
Lamb of God, I come, I come.

Just as I am; thy love unknown
Has broken every barrier down;
Now to be thine, yea, thine alone,
Lamb of God, I come, I come.