John A. Steger

On June 3rd, 2023, John A. Steger passed away at Froedtert Hospital with his loving family by his side, at the age of 79.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial for John will take place on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Theresa, Wisconsin with Rev. Fr. Joe Dominic presiding. Visitation for John will be held on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 12:00 p.m. Inurnment will take place at St. Theresa Memorial Gardens in Theresa.

John was born on February 9th, 1944, in Beaver Dam, WI, son of Earl and Clara (Strasser) Steger. He was married to the love of his life Ardis Schultz on July 14, 1962. They raised three children together: John, Christine and Wendy.

John was a devoted father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend. He loved spending time with his family, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Lake Puckaway was his second home, life was complete when he was spending time with his children, grandchildren, family, and friends, on the pontoon and making “Papa’s world-famous waffles”. He treasured the annual hunting trip in fall of the year with his son, son-in-law, grandsons, brother-in-laws, and special nephew Chad. Arizona was a place the whole family enjoyed making countless memories. Always welcomed with open arms by our Arizona Kominska family. John retired from Seneca Foods in 2005 and spent 19 years retired, creating a lifetime of memories with his family and loving wife. John would tell all he knew that “he was the richest man in the world!” Not because he had money, but because of the love of his family and all that knew him.

John is survived by his wife of 60 years Ardis Steger, son John and Dawn Steger, daughter Christine and David Churchill, daughter Wendy and Cory Baker; grandchildren Travis (Lauren) and Trent (Danielle) Steger, Samantha (Brad) Prinsen. Zachary, Alexander (Emily) and Madison Churchill. Riley and Georgia Baker. Great Grandchildren Reese, Wrenly, Beckett, Boston and Bodhi Steger. Coming 2023 2 new great grand babies. He is further survived by brothers Grant (Kelly) and Keith (Kristin) Steger, sisters Deborah (Gary) Bortz and Sonja Cears. Brother-in-laws Allen (Marlis) Schultz, Robert (Shirley) Schultz, Sister-in-Law Geraldine (Kent) Kominska. Special Niece Trisha (Joe) Hanni and their children Preston, Kennedy and Hudson, as well countless treasured nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.

John was preceded in death by his parents Earl, Clara, and Jackie Steger, parents-in-law Victor and Laverne Schultz, and brother Earl Steger Jr.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Tadeo A. Diaz Balderrama, AnnMarie Swanson APNP, and the entire Cardiac team at SSM for their loving care for the past several years.

Memorials in memory of John may be directed to SSM Health Dale Michels Heart & Vascular Care.

Written by “Denise” a very special nurse Froedtert CVICU The Wind That Blows the Trees I’m at rest, I’m safe from harm, For me please do not cry…For I’m not gone. I’ll be the sun that shines up in the sky…I’ll be the stars that shine at night. I’ll be the winter snow that falls, I’ll be the bright red autumn leaves. I’m at rest, I am resting here at home. Please do not weep, For I am never gone… I do not suffer, I do not cry for now, I am at ease… Please weep no more and watch for me, The wind that blows in the trees.

John 14:1-3
Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am.

“I don’t have much bank account; my cash on hand is small.
But tell me, what are riches, but contentment after all?
Other folks may think I’m poor, but I know it’s not so,
Cause when I count my blessings, I’m the richest man I know!” Written By: Felice and Boudleaux Bryant