Obituary for William Francis “Bill” Steiner

WILLIAM FRANCIS “BILL” STEINER

William Francis “Bill” Steiner, 70, of Lawrenceburg, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021. He was born September 13, 1950 in Cedar Grove, son of the late John and Wilhelmina (Reuss) Steiner.

Bill was an active member at the St. Lawrence Catholic Church where he was a Eucharistic Minister, School Board Member and also a member of Parish Council. He was a 3rd and 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a past member of the Lawrenceburg Fire Co #3, Brookville EMS, and Dearborn County Deputy Coroner. Bill enjoyed horseback riding, playing cards, hiking, and reading. He liked going to “Camp” and tolerated boating (the wife, kids, and grandkids enjoyed it more). Bill loved being with his kids and grandkids. He was the past Principal at Saint Nicholas School and worked as a Funeral Director at Fitch-Denney Funeral Home for the past 16 years.

He is survived by his loving wife, Dena Steiner of Lawrenceburg; two sons, Steven (wife Rachael) Baudendistel of Montclair, VA, Andrew (wife Crystal) Baudendistel of Lawrenceburg; daughter, Holly (husband Steven) Antrobus of Greendale; six grandchildren, Logan, Landon, Lauren, Dylan, Liam, and Connor; six brothers, Henry (Mary) Steiner, Ed Joe (Linda) Steiner, Fred (Lisa) Steiner, Patrick (Mary) Steiner, Ronald (Karen) Steiner, Albert (Melissa) Steiner; one sister, Mary Lou Steiner; and his father-in-law, William Knigga.

He was preceded in death by his father, John Lewis Steiner III, mother, Wilhelmina Steiner, one brother, John L. Steiner IV, and his mother-in-law, Dorothy Nickell Knigga.

Family and friends will be received on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Funeral services will be held at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at 1 p.m., with Father Ben Syberg officiating.

Interment will follow in the Greendale Cemetery, Greendale.

Contributions may be made to the St Lawrence School Scholarship Fund.

Due to the current situation dealing with COVID-19, we are following the directives from Governor Holcomb and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention concerning large events and mass gatherings. The family deeply appreciates the support and love shown from friends. The health and well being of everyone in our community is of top priority. We are asking everyone who will be in attendance to please remember the social distancing guidelines at all times and the wearing of masks or face coverings will be required.