Altton Steinke

Alton G. Steinke, 88, of Alma, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016, at Pepin Health and Rehab.
He was born on Dec. 18, 1927, in Mondovi, a son of the late Reinhold and Dorothy (Yenny) Steinke. He attended and graduated from Mondovi High School. Upon graduating from high school, Alton enlisted in the United States Navy.
On Feb. 23, 1952, Alton was united in marriage to Marion Lorenz, in Mondovi. To this union, four children were born. Marion preceded him in death on Feb. 14, 1997.
Alton was a member of the Operating Engineers Local 139, working construction and dredging. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping and reading, especially westerns.
Alton is survived by his children, Carol (Tim) Brommer of Poynette, Cindy Scharr of Alma, Alan (Kandi) Steinke of Alma, Lori (Brian) Bartschenfeld of La Crosse; grandchildren, Sally (Sunil) Joseph, Meghan and Morgyn Steinke, Payton Bartschenfeld; siblings, Delores Hurd, Leora Olufson, Ardell (Mary Jo) Steinke, Veda Schultz; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Alton was preceded in death by his parents; wife Marion; sister, Gloria, and her husband Robert Guyette; brothers-in-law, Merlin Olufson and LeRoy Schultz; son-in-law, Richard Scharr.
Funeral services were held on Sunday, Aug. 28, at 1 p.m., at St. John Lutheran Church, Alma, with Pastor Joel Bacon officiating. Burial was in Oak Park Cemetery, Mondovi.
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