Harley R. Steiner went home to be with Jesus, his Lord and Savior, on Wednesday evening, October 26, 2022 at approximately 7:00 p.m. He was born November 24, 1927, in Bluffton, Ohio, to the late Philip and Elizabeth (Althaus) Steiner.
On July 30, 1948, he married Donna Wingate who preceded him in death on December 27, 2014.
Harley was a graduate of Bluffton High School in the class of 1945 and was their last surviving member. He attended Bluffton College. He worked at numerous jobs before he went to work at Westinghouse, Small Motors Division, in Upper Sandusky as an industrial methods engineer. He spent over 30 years at Westinghouse, which near the end of his career became A. O. Smith.
Harley was very much loved by his family and had a great sense of humor. He enjoyed spending time on his computer and handing out printouts of interesting and humorous stories to share with his family.
Survivors include four sons, David (Kathleen) Steiner, Daniel (Barb) Steiner, Michael (Sue) Steiner, all of Bluffton and Ronald (Julie) Steiner of Lima. He had eleven grandchildren, Richard (Julie) Steiner, Lori (Steve) Flick, Sara (Peter) Badertscher, Dr. Christian (Lydia) Steiner, Philip (Mindy) Steiner, Rebekah (Ben) Gambrell, Kathryn (Ryan) Kruse, Anna (Chad) Burkholder, Jessica (Casey) Geren, Joel (Krista) Steiner, and Joshua (Heidi) Steiner. From those eleven grandchildren he had 34 great-grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren.
Harley was preceded in death by his brothers Job “Carold”, John “Vernon”, and Garland Steiner, and twin sisters Maeanna Quenzer and Maedonna McNeal. He was preceded in death by one great-grandchild Josiah Steiner.
Harley was a member of Ebenezer Mennonite Church since 1971 and regularly attended there until his health prevented that; then he attended the services online.
Funeral services will be held October 31, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Ebenezer Mennonite Church, Bluffton, Ohio. Dick Potter to officiate. Burial will be in Ebenezer Mennonite Cemetery following the service. Visitation will be held Sunday afternoon, October 30, 2022, from 2:00-5:00 p.m. at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services-Bluffton and one hour before the service at the church.
The family would like to extend their appreciation to the staff at Maple Crest for their excellent and compassionate care of Harley.
Memorial contributions may be made to Ebenezer Mennonite Church Building Fund.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com
