Peacefully, at Clinton Public Hospital, William Lewis Steckle, of R.R. 1 Varna, passed away on April 9, 2013 after a courageous lengthy illness. He was born Oct 16, 1934 in Seaforth Ont. Beloved husband of Sarah Elizabeth “Betty” (Gingerich) Steckle. Cherished Dad of Robert (Brenda) Steckle of R.R. 1 Bayfield and Dianne (Doug) Sparling of Tavistock. Loving grandpa of Trevor, Patrick and Brendan Steckle and Chantelle and Blair Sparling. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Paul and Kathy Steckle, Esther Steckle, Ferne and Lloyd Mumaw, Jim and Carolyn Steckle, Mary Steckle and Gary Foshay, Jean and Ken Gingerich and Mel and Audrey Melick. Dear step-son-in-law of Della Gingerich. Fondly remembered by his aunts Vera Shantz, Lillian Steckle and Elsie Gingerich and his many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his mother Lydia Gingerich in childbirth, his father Dan S and Seleda (Shantz) Steckle, and his father-in-law Amos (Edna Schwartzentruber) Gingerich. Bill was a farmer on the Bronson line of Stanley Township for many years. He was a school bus driver, a seed corn salesman and an Insurance Director for the Mennonite Aid Union. His quiet, insightful, caring personality will be missed by many.
Visitation in the J. M. McBeath Funeral Home, 49 Goshen St. N, Zurich on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted at Zurich Mennonite Church on Friday, April 12, 2013 at 2 p.m.. Visitation 1 hr prior to service time at the church. Pastor Ken Gazley officiating. Spring interment Zurich Mennonite Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Clinton Public Hospital, Zurich Mennonite Church or Huron Perth CCAC .
STECKLE: William Lewis of Varna
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Condolence From: David and Susannah Shantz
Dear Paul, Esther, Fern , James and Mary and to your family members.
We share our condolences with you. As you come together with Betty, family and friends to celebrate and honor your brother Bill’s life we will also be there in spirit with you. We treasure the memories of family reunions, church related activities and the love of Christ that united us. These moments are sad for us because Bill’s death is our loss. But, we rejoice with him because he has entered into his rest with Christ.
As the words of the song so meaningful say, “Soon and very soon we are going to the see the king…. No more dying there, we are going to see the King.” Bill now knows the reality of the words to that song. He will see the King and all those he heard about but never had the chance to meet. That Day has come for him. What a blessed hope we have in Christ.
Love you lots, would love to be there with you.
Peace,
David and Susie Shantz
Condolence From: David and Susannah Shantz
Dear Betty and family,
We share our condolences with you as you grieve the passing of Bill. We have many fond memories of our visits together over the past 60 years. Bill’s love for Jesus and his support for the church was a meaningful testimony to all of us. We will join with you in spirit as you come together and celebrate his life. As you shared together the joys of life so you also shared the sorrows of life. Through all of these experiences God’s grace is greater. Betty, you are surrounded by so many family and friends but Bill’s place at the table will now be empty and this will be a sad reminder to you of his absence. May the Spirit of Christ fill your heart with the truth of 1 Cor. 15: 42-44. As we grieve we also remember that Christ has promised the day of resurrection when God’s creation will be made anew.
Blessings, we are there in spirit with you.
David and Susie Shantz
Condolence From: Larry and Joyce Black
Sincere sympathy in the loss of your father and grandpa. Thinking of everyone at this sad time. Larry and Joyce Black, Grand Bend.
Condolence From: Jean & Betty Andari and family
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Steckle Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May Bill rest in Peace.
Sincerely, Jean, Betty, Stephen/Karen, Teresa/John and family.
Condolence From: donna obrien
My sympathy Betty.I know your precious memories will help heal your hurt!!Please relay my condolences to Jean and Ken.Sincerely Donna
Condolence From: Marjorie and Bill Rapson
To Paul and Kathy. Sorry to hear you lost your brother William. Know that our thoughts are with you in your time of sorrow.
Condolence From: Fay McClinchey and Marnie Hill
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. (Family of the late Bill McClinchey)
Condolence From: Shirley Erb
Bill’s Family.
Please except my Deepest Sympathy. My thoughts and Prayers are with you.
Condolence From: Karen & Danny Masse & family
may we offer our deepest sympathies to the Steckle family on the loss of a dear husband, father and grandfather. I worked at the Tasty Nu bakery a few years back, and Bill was a delivery driver. He was such a nice man. He will be missed by so many people. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Condolence From: Jim SHARMAN
Dear Paul & Kathy;
I am sorry to read of your brother’s passing. My thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time. Jim Sharman.
Condolence From: Earl & Joyce Wettlaufer
Cousin Betty, Robert, Dianne & families. Our prayers are with you all at this trying time. Our deepest sympathy
Condolence From: Jim and Vel Robinson
Paul and Kathy, our thoughts are with you on this sad occasion,and our sympathies extend to all the Steckle family. Jim and Vel Robinson
Condolence From: Harv & Evelyn VIncent
Betty, Robert & Brenda, Dianne & Doug, SIncere sympathy in your great loss. Bill was loved by many and will be missed. May God grant comfort and peace. He is “home” with Jesus.