Birdine Lois (Bea) Steinmetz
February 26, 1925 - March 05, 2013
Obituary
MADISON – Birdine Lois (Bea) Steinmetz, age 88, passed away on March 5, 2013. She was born on Feb. 26, 1925, the youngest of four children, to William and Johanna (Ness) McCaughn. Bea graduated from Madison East High School in 1943. She married Donald H. Steinmetz on June 12, 1943, in Hattiesburg, Miss. Bea worked for State of Wisconsin Job Service for 25 years. She enjoyed spending time on the golf course, making trips to the casino, playing cards with friends, and her Old Fashioned’s. Bea was proud of her Norwegian heritage and enjoyed Norwegian baking at holiday time. She was a member of The Elks Club, Arab Patrol Auxiliary, and the Daughters of the Nile. Bea was also a past President of East Side Women’s Club and a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She is survived by her children, Don Jr. (Susanne) and Susan (Tom) Tenhover; grandchildren, Amy Boyer, Sara (Lance) Perkins, Patrick (Kim) Tenhover, Andrew (Santana) Tenhover, and John (Wensday) Tenhover; great-grandchildren, Owen, Avery, Tony, Caine, and Mia; sister-in-law, Marleen Lippert; a nephew, William (Bernice) Guerten; and a cousin, Joanne Smith. Bea was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald; infant son, Randy; sisters, Isbel and Margaret; and a brother, Alexander. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 12 Noon, on Sunday, March 10, 2013, with the Rev. Susan Schneider presiding. A visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, on Sunday, March 10, 2013, from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. A private family burial will take place at Roselawn Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Agrace HospiceCare, Trinity Lutheran Church, The Elks Club or the charity of your choice. A special thank you to the staff at Agrace HospiceCare and Oak Park Place for their compassionate care. Online condolences may be made to www.gundersonfh.com.
Cemetery:
A private family burial will take place at Roselawn Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to Agrace HospiceCare, Trinity Lutheran Church, The Elks Club or the charity of your choice.
A visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, on Sunday, March 10, 2013, from 11 a.m. until the time of the service.
Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 12 Noon, on Sunday, March 10, 2013, with the Rev.Susan Schneider presiding.
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Marcy Wolmutt
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I am sorry so to learn of Bea's passing. I worked with Bea for several weeks at Oak Park in the Physical Therapy Dept. She was such a joy to work with. Bea had such a sharp wit and always had a snappy come back.
Don, your mother was a special lady and she will be missed. I'm so sorry for your loss and was honored to be her physical therapist.
Marcy
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Barb Casto
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Mel and I send our deepest regrets about your mother Don and Susan...I have known your family forever..she will be greatly missed! Many many good thoughts and funny thoughts are in my mind about her..She was a strong woman and will always be remembered in our hearts. Unfortuately I know how you are feeling and my sympathy goes out to you all!Thinking of you.
Barb and Mel Casto
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Pat
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Don, Susan & Families,
We are so sorry for your loss. It was a privilege to have known both of your parents from back in the days at Sheridan Drive. So many nice memories. You're in our prayers. Take care.