Pauline Steiner

Pauline Mae Steiner, 90, a beloved resident of Rockford, Ohio, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 8, 2024. She was born on May 16, 1933, in Mercer County, Ohio to Harold J. and Laurena (Bollenbacher) Wendel. She was married Feb. 22, 1953, to Paul Fred Steiner.
She spent her life caring for her family as a dedicated homemaker. She enjoyed gardening, working in her yard and helping her husband farm. She also enjoyed collecting bears. She was a member of Mercer Methodist Church.
She was the loving mother of Shirley (Robert) Green; Barb Steiner; and Linda Reed, all of Rockford, Ohio; Wanda (Dan) Ross of Willshire, Ohio; and Deb (Patrick) Kohne of Berne; cherished sister of Madonna Johnson of Fort Wayne; and treasured grandmother to seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband on Oct. 6, 1988; brother, John Wendel; stepbrother, John Murphy; infant brother, Paul Wendel; and infant sister, Dolly Wendel.
Visitation will be Monday, May 13 for four hours prior to the 2 p.m. celebration of life service at Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home, 111 W. First St., Rockford, Ohio. Officiating will be Pastor Bill Halter. Friends and family are invited to join in remembering her life and sharing their memories. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Rockford, Ohio.
Pauline's kindness, warmth, and gentle spirit will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. May she rest in peace.
Memorials may be made to EverHeart Hospice, 1350 N. Broadway St., Greenville, OH 45331.
Arrangements provided by Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home in Rockford, Ohio. Online condolences may be shared at www.ketchamripley.com.