BORN

1922

DIED

2017

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Johnson's Funeral Home

435 West Beauregard

San Angelo, Texas

Norman Steinbach Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 8, 2017.

Norman Walter Steinbach was born on November 11, 1922 in Nordheim, Texas to George Max and Norma Wied Steinbach. He died on January 8, 2017 in San Angelo, Texas. Norman moved to San Antonio, Texas with his family in 1925. He attended Robert B. Green Elementary School, Page Jr. High School, Brackenridge High School and graduated in 1939. He entered the Maritime military service on October 12, 1942, served in the Pacific arena, attended Officers Candidate School graduating as Ensign in 1944 and was honorably discharged in 1945. Norman married his childhood sweetheart, Suzanne Nelson on May 18, 1946. They were married a few months short of 71 years. He worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for 38 years, retiring in 1985. He raised a family in Windcrest, Texas from October 1958 to May 2002. Norman was elected as the first Mayor of Windcrest and he and Sue continued to be active in community schools and Windcrest United Methodist Church. He was also CEO of the Telephone Workers Credit Union for 2 years. He was also a 60 year member of the Masonic Lodge & Shrine. Norman and Sue travelled for over 18 years in an old beat-up Airstream motor home and was active in the Wally Byam Airstram travel club. They moved to San Angelo, Texas to be near family in May of 2002. Norman was predeceased by his parents, and an elder brother, George Lorenz Steinbach. He is survived by two sons, Stephen Clinton Steinbach and his wife, Nancy, and Norman Phillip Steinbach and his wife Debora, four grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Thursday, January 12 at 11 AM at Sierra Vista United Methodist Church. Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com

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January 11, 2017

Sam and Dorothy McAnally

WE only met Norm and Sue once (when Phil became our pastor), but it was as if we had known them for many years. Our deepest condolences to ALL of the family and especially to our friends and pastor - Phil and Debbie.

January 11, 2017

Dan & Sue McClung

Norman was a very upbeat, cheerful and caring man. Heaven gained a great saint.

January 11, 2017

May Rose

Mr. Steinbach was was truly a blessing to anyone that Knew him. I mentioned to him one day that I would like to have a Methodist cross and he made one for me. I will cherish it forever . Heaven has definitely received an Angel. He will be missed.

Posted by May Rose

January 10, 2017

Norm was a good man and a good friend. He called not long ago and was upbeat and content. After commenting that the distance between our homes was too far for either of us to travel he said that we wouldn't see each other again this side of heaven. It was a sobering thought.
Walter (Buddy) Beck, New Braunfels, Tx

January 10, 2017

Buddy Beck

Norm was a good man and a good friend. He called not long ago and was upbeat and content. After commenting that the distance between our homes was too far for either of us to travel he said that we wouldn't see each other again this side of heaven. It was a sobering thought.
Walter (Buddy) Beck, New Braunfels, Tx

January 10, 2017

My condolences to the family. Praying that the Father of tender mercies be with you all.
VW

January 10, 2017

Stephanie Harris

January 10, 2017

John and Deb Mayes

In 2000, Windcrest United Methodist Church (San Antonio) wanted to start a Praise Team Band. We discovered that Norm (age 77 then) could play the electric bass. He was willing and able! We also had an (age) 70+ drummer. These two guys 'rocked it' every Sunday! We were sorry to lose Norm and Sue to San Angelo in 2002, but we were all better for knowing them. Our prayers go out to Sue and the family.

January 10, 2017

Marcy Williams

I remember being in a small group once at WUMC with Norm and Sue. I learned so much and had so much fun with them both. Norman was one of my favorites and I've missed them both. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

January 10, 2017

Jim Shirley

Steve and family,
You and I were in Boy Scouts together. I remember the wonderful sense of humor your dad displayed. As I read the Obituary this morning, I began to remember how your dad would take a name and pronounce it in reverse. I can hear him doing his name and teaching me mine. I sat there and pronounced his perfectly. I know he will be missed.

January 9, 2017

Charlotte Johnson

My thoughts are with you and your family. May God bless each of you.

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