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Mark A. Steigerwalt

Springfield- Mark A. Steigerwalt, 84, passed away Saturday, June 2, 2012 at his residence after a long illness. Mr. Steigerwalt was a native of Palmerton, PA but lived in Springfield for over the past 50 years. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul M.R. Steigerwalt. He was a US Army veteran. Mr. Steigerwalt was a forester employed by and retired from Continental Can Company. He was an active member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Springfield serving as the Sunday School Superintendent and a Church Council member. He was an avid outdoorsman enjoying fishing, duck hunting and turkey hunting. He was also a talented wood worker.

Mr. Steigerwalt is survived by his wife of 57 years, Betty J. Steigerwalt; son, David Steigerwalt;
daughters, Karen Gifford and Beth Steigerwalt, all of Springfield, and Jean Hunt (Steven) of Guyton; 3 very loving grandchildren, Kasey Gifford, Cheyenne and Carson Hunt; a brother, Norwood Steigerwalt (Mildred) of Orefield, PA; and several nieces and nephews in PA.

Visitation will be held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church fellowship hall on Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at 1 pm with a memorial service to follow at 2 pm in the sanctuary.

Interment will be 1pm Thursday, June 7, 2012 at Beaufort National Cemetery.

Remembrances: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, PO Box 353, Springfield, GA 31329.

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons
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