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George Steinbach, age 73
George Steinbach

George Steinbach, age 73, of Smithville passed away Saturday morning, November 26, 2022, at his residence. 

 

He worked for many years at Genesco and then later at Regal Craft.  Mr. George served his country in the United States Army, serving in Vietnam and then he was in the Tennessee Army National Guard for over 22 years and was a member of the American Legion.  He was a member of the Sink Creek Missionary Baptist Chruch, where he served as a deacon. 

 

Mr. Steinbach was born August 3, 1949, to his parents, the late Frederick John and Josephine Mary Allendorf Steinbach.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five siblings, William, Fred, Robert, Andrew Steinbach and Lucille Crouse. 

 

 

He is survived by wife of 48 years, Ginger Steinbach of Smithville; three children, Georgette (Bryan) Judkins, Stephanie (Robert) England and Stephen Steinbach all of Smithville; five grandchildren, Zackary, Lacey, Hayley, Jordan and Lily England; three step-grandchildren, Mindy Evans, Kayla Kincer and Hannah Judkins; 7 step-great-grandchildren, Kenya Batey, Jordan Batey, Carly Batey, Omari Molin, Kasen Kincer, Kaden Kincer and Kolten Kincer; sister-in-law, JoAnn Steinbach of Plainview, IL; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews. 

 

Funeral services was held Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bros. Dwight Rackley and Dwayne Rackley officiating and burial followedin DeKalb Cemetery with Military Honors conducted by the Veterans Honor Guard. 

 

Pallbearers included Stephen Steinbach, Robert England, Bryan Judkins, Jack Phillips, Chris Boyd, and Matthew Carter. Honorary Pallbearers were Zackary England, and Lacey England.

 

 

DeKalb Funeral Chapel, Smithville, was in charge of the arrangements.