Bernard G Steinhoff,

MADISON- Bernard G. Steinhoff, age 86, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010, from complications related to advanced dementia. He was born on Nov. 3, 1924, in Wilton. He served proudly in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a Fireman First Class aboard the USS Chauncey in the South Pacific. After the war he married his beloved wife of 53 years, Marion (Boyle) and they took over operation of the family dairy farm outside of Wilton. Together they ran a successful farm operation and raised a family. In 1966, the family moved to the Green Bay area where Bernard started a new career with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture. Bernard worked as a Food Safety Inspector and Technical Specialist until his retirement in 1990. Retirement allowed Bernie to pursue his many passions, including golfing, bowling, fishing, hunting, woodworking and gardening. He was also an accomplished home brewer and in his later years, he became a great cook as well. Bernard was a wonderful man who loved his family, friends and neighbors. He was a very caring person who saw all the good in life. He loved the beauty of nature and the simple gifts of life including a good joke, an excellent book, a round of golf or the shade of a tree and a cold beer on a hot summers day. He was a father who taught his sons the values of learning, integrity, honesty and caring for others, especially those who were less fortunate. He was a counselor providing priceless insight and wisdom. Most importantly he was a friend that could always be counted on. Bernard is survived by his four loving sons, Steven (Judy) of Brookfield, Timothy of Germantown, New York, David of Madison and John (Martha Grasty) also of Madison; two granddaughters, Jessica and Jennifer Steinhoff; sisters, Patricia OShea of Milwaukee and Elizabeth (Betty) Flock of Wilton; sister in-law, Marie Weber of Cuba City; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marion and his parents, George and Mary (McCann). Bernard will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral services will be held at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 505 Dempsey Road, Madison at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011. Bernard will be interred in the springin Wilton. Relatives and friends may call at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. The family requests that remembrances be made to the Alzheimers and Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin, 517 North Segoe Road, Madison, WI. 53705 or HospiceCare Inc., 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Madison, WI. 53711. The family would like to offer special thanks to the staff at Oak Park Place for their loving and professional care of Bernie and to HospiceCare of Dane County for their support and understanding. Memorials: The family requests that remembrances be made to the Alzheimers and Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin, 517 North Segoe Road, Madison, WI. 53705 or HospiceCare Inc., 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Madison, WI. 53711. Cemetery: Bernard will be interred in the springin Wilton. Visitation: Relatives and friends may call at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. Service: Funeral services will be held at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 505 Dempsey Road, Madison at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011.