Gloria Jean (Hoke) Steinhauer

Steinhauer, Gloria Jean (Hoke) MADISON–Gloria Jean (Hoke) Steinhauer, age 81, peacefully passed away in her sleep on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015. She was born on Jan. 5, 1934, in Sylvan, Wis., the daughter of Elmer and Velma Hoke. Gloria was united in marriage to Robert (Bob) Steinhauer on June 6, 1959. She enjoyed spending time at her lake homes in Ashland County and later in Muscoda. Gloria loved to knit, cook for her family, read, bird watch, and most of all spend time with her family. She is survived by her soulmate, Bob; sons, Richard and David Steinhauer and Victor (Debby) Hagerty; her special daughter, Constance J. (James) Repyak; grandchildren, Teresa (Eric) Darden, Patricia Fruitiger, Haley and Kylee Hagerty, Stacy (Jason) Weber, Stephani (Matt) Gallenberger and David Steinhauer Jr.; great-grandchildren, Tiana (Robert) Cole, Hunter Darden, Tori and Carly Fruitiger, Grant Gallenberger and Camden and Piper Weber; a sister, Janice Clauson; and many nieces and nephews. Gloria was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Edna Johnson, Edith Knipfer, Opal Baumgartner, Wanda Salisbury and Hilda White; and brothers, Myron Hoke and Clarion Hoke. A memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 2 p.m., on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from noon until the time of the service on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Gloria’s name to the Arthritis Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608)221-5420