Robert W. “Bob” Steinkamp
Robert W. “Bob” Steinkamp, age 70, of Quincy died on Sunday, June 3, 2012 in Blessing Hospital following a courageous 1 1/2 year battle with cancer. He was born October 12, 1941 in Quincy, a son of Virgil “Red” & Mary (Reinold) Steinkamp. He married Billie R. Blincoe in October, 1963 and she survives.
Bob was a 1961 graduate of Quincy High School. He worked for Monogram Industries, then Merchants Wholesale for 25 years as a salesman and warehouseman. Bob worked for 35 years at the Knights of Columbus in golf course maintenance and as groundskeeper.
Bob was a dedicated member of the Knights of Columbus for 37 years. He was a Third Degree Knight, K of C Trustee, Chairman of the Tootsie Roll Drive for the mentally challenged for 30 years, a former K of C Grand Knight and member of the K of C Clown Club. Bob was also a volunteer for Quincy Catholic Charities.
He was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church.
Bob’s hobbies included woodworking and making furniture for family and friends.
In addition to his wife, Billie, he is survived by four daughters, Wendy Johnson and her husband A.J. of Bellevue, NE, Christina Lutz of New London, MO, Stacey Hert and her husband Mike and Amanda Steinkamp, all of Quincy; nine grandchildren, Annette & Angela of Bellevue, NE, Tyler, Eric, Kelsey & Kayla of New London, MO, and Clayton, Carrie & Rylea of Quincy; one sister, Pat (Maurice) Koch of Mendon, IL; one aunt, Regina “Babe” Martin, and four sisters-in-law, Connie Schmits, Linda Reichert, Brenda (Jim) Goehl & Gail (Mike) Foote all of Quincy. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Carol (Ken) Hilgenbrink, one brother, Virgil “Bud” Steinkamp, one son, Dennis, in infancy and 3 brothers-in-law, Mike Mangold, Thomas Reichert & Ken Hilgenbrink.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 7, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. in Duker & Haugh Funeral Home with a mass at 10:00 a.m. in the Church of St. Peter by Msgr. Leo Enlow. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday evening from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Duker & Haugh with a family prayer service followed by a Knights of Columbus service. Memorials may be made to the K of C TV Mass for the Shut-Ins or Catholic Charities. www.dukerandhaugh.com
Robert was my grandpa for many many years I remember sitting on his lap when I was little and asking for a bite of his sandwich….. Grandma Billie and I miss him very much …. And we will always miss him… I try to tell my grandma that I see him but of Course she don’t believe it. He built a lot if things… Not just for family but for friends and friends friends…. He built a huge doll house for me and my cousins to play with….. My grandpa may’ve not talked much but he ment a lot to me because he was my role model and my savior…. He died of stage three cancer…sometimes I ask God why it had to be him.. He did not need to die…. I’m 12 the youngest grandchild and I wanted him at my wedding when I got married….. But it looks like he won’t be there but I know that he will be there because he got invited by me and I know he will be there because he loves me and I’m his grandchild….I love you grandpa and I always will
Billie, Bob is at Peace, hand in hand with Jesus, no more suffering, no more pain, only eternal joy until you can be together again.
God Bless you and your family,
Al and Carol
Billy,
Please know how very sorry I am for the loss of your husband. You and your family have my deepest sympathy. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Billie and family,
Bob was a friend to everyone in the KC family. He always was willing to lend a hand when asked. He was a caring person with the will to speak his mind when he felt he needed to. I know Mel and I will remember the ‘road trips’, and the Christmas caroling. He will be sorely missed by many. May God Bless You and Keep You, and His Spirit console you in this time of loss.