Jane F. Steining

Jane F. Steining, 95, of Wapakoneta, died at 1:40 a.m. Sat. Sept. 7, 2024 at the Wapakoneta Manor in the care of St. Rita’s hospice. She was born on June 13, 1929 in Wapakoneta, OH, the daughter of Frank & Elizabeth (Puthoff) Kohler, who preceded her in death. On June 10, 1950, she married Henry B. Steining. They were married almost 65 years until his death in Feb. 2015. Survivors include 4 children: Stephen W. (Gail) Steining, Prior Lake, MN, Patricia J. Steining, Jacksonville, FL, Henry B. (Sally) Steining, Jr., Tucson, AZ, and Joseph M. (Michele) Steining, Euless, TX; 12 grandchildren: Rebecca (Adam) Mohr, Jon (Shannon) Steining, Marc (Kelly) Steining, Caitlyn (Jay) Wilson, Angela (Ryan) Sample, Cristine (Michael) Shaw, Andrew (Gabriella) Steining, Margaret (Ned) Wilkinson, Victoria (Dan) Carey, Lucas Steining, Wyatt Steining, and Alexandra Steining; and 16 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, James R. Steining on March 18, 2014, as well as six sisters and five brothers. Jane attended St. Joseph High School, graduating in 1947. She worked at Friend’s Office Supplies after high school and for several years into her marriage. She was also a life-long member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. The center of Jane’s life was her husband and their five children. She found joy in maintaining the home, raising and educating her children, and giving them the morals, values, and faith to become happy and successful adults. She loved seeing her grandchildren and, more recently, her great grandchildren. Jane and Henry had a passion for Volkswalking, the German sport of outdoor walks in scenic or historic areas. They did 6 K Volkswalks in over half of the States, oftentimes in conjunction with a football game or visiting one of the children. Jane loved to sew and crochet, and was a voracious reader, primarily of English and American history and current novels. She will also be remembered for sending cards to family, friends, & acquaintances on special days or just to let them know they were remembered. She felt it was her ministry to bring a bit of joy to someone’s day. Jane and her husband traveled to Notre Dame football games for over 50 years, as well as to area high school basketball and football games. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Wed., Sept. 18, 2024 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta with Rev. Michael Willig officiating. Burial is to follow in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Wapakoneta. The family will receive friends on Tues., Sept. 17, 6 – 8 p.m. and on Wed., Sept. 18, 9 – 10 a.m. at the Eley Funeral Home and Crematory, 1102 Lincoln Ave., Wapakoneta. Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Heart Association. Condolences may be expressed at www.eleyfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.

Jane F. Steining

June 13, 1929 - September 7, 2024