STEINER, Edward My name is Edward Joseph Steiner, but I'm better known as "Big Ed." My parents are Adam Nicolas Steiner and Violet Dorothy (Evilsizor) Steiner. I was born August 11, 1950 in Springfield and died on November 26, 2015 surrounded by family. I graduated from Springfield South High School in 1968 with a wonderful bunch of classmates and friends. I received a B.A. from Central State and a Master's Degree in Education Administration from Wright State University. I taught health and physical education for most of my 41 years in education. I retired from Springfield City Schools in 1999 and from London/Madison Correctional in 2010. I was also a Board member for Northeastern Local Schools, serving two terms and President on NCOA Board for five years. I am survived by my mom Dorothy; my brother Nick; my wife Linda (Neidhart); my sons Josh (Crystal) Steiner and Dana Steiner; step-son Jasen (Lindsey) Dodds; step-daughter Julie (Adam) Billet. I have five precious grandchildren Aaron, Quentin and Aurora Steiner, Linley Dodds and Bentley Billet. I have many more fantastic family members, in-laws and friends. The most important fact about me is that I am a born again Christian and a member of First Christian Church. I believe in Jesus Christ and God has been with me throughout my life, as well as my cancer battle. I've always been an OSU fan and I loved traveling, especially to my place in Florida. I called it "camp" and the weather was always warm, beautiful and I didn't see snow. God blessed me with many more great friends and there is where I want my ashes scattered in the Gulf. I want to thank all my family, friends, doctors, nurses, hospice staff, Forest Glen staff and Church staff for all the care, love, encouragement and prayers given to me. Please remember me and I'll see all who are saved in Heaven one day. Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church or ;(function() { var adKeyValue = 't='; adKeyValue += escape('clio=COYCLLS'); adKeyValue += escape('&cobrand=springfield'); adKeyValue += escape('&linktext=your favorite charity'); adKeyValue += escape('&linkurl=http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/springfield/condolences-charities.aspx?keyword=coyclls&pid=176679854'); adKeyValue += escape('&fn=Edward'); adKeyValue += escape('&ln=STEINER'); var adClkUrl = 'http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/jump?iu=/423686928/prod/obit-aff/obit-premium/clio-inline-1&' + adKeyValue + '&sz=1x1&c=304600410'; var adImpUrl = 'http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/ad?iu=/423686928/prod/obit-aff/obit-premium/clio-inline-1&' + adKeyValue + '&sz=1x1&c=304600410'; document.write("your favorite charity"); }()); . My body will be cremated but a memorial service to celebrate my life will be Tuesday at 11:00 AM in First Christian Church with a gathering of family and friends beginning one hour prior to the start of services. Arrangements have been entrusted to the RICHARDS, RAFF & DUNBAR MEMORIAL HOME. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.richardsraffanddunbar.com
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