Michael W. Steger, 76, of Lancaster, PA passed away August 7, 2016 at Homestead Village. Born in Mechanicsburg, PA, he was the son of the late Oscar H. and Katharine A. Steger. He was the loving husband of Nancy A. (Quigley) Steger to whom he had been married since August 25, 1962.
In addition to his wife Nancy, Mike is survived by his sons: Michael D. Steger, husband of Jennifer Citrolo of Palisades, NY and Mark A., husband of Holly Steger of Lancaster; three grandchildren: Michael L. Steger, and William T. Steger both of Lancaster and Olivia G. Steger of Palisades, NY and a sister, Lynne Spearing of Etters, PA. He was predeceased by a sister Gayle Jordan.
Mike is a graduate of New Cumberland High School. He received a B.S. degree in Education from Bloomsburg University in 1962 and his M.S. degree from Temple University in 1966. He was a teacher of Social Studies at Lincoln Jr. High School in the School District of Lancaster for 34 years, retiring in 1996. During this time he also coached football and track and field. He was a member of Hempfield Rec. Association.
Mike was an active volunteer with the American Heart Assoc. for seven years. He was captain of “Mike’s Marchers,” hosted fund raisers and participated in AHA events.
Mike was an active member of Church of the Apostles U.C.C., serving on Church Council, Property Commission, Pastoral Search Committee, New Beginnings, Ushering team, tending the Plow Circle, and Apostles’ Relay for Life Team.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Memorial Service at Church of the Apostle, U.C.C., 1850 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, PA 17603 on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Kathryn L. Kuhn officiating. The family will greet friends at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.
Private interment will take place at the convenience of the family.
Kindly omit flowers. If desired, contributions in Mike’s memory may be made to Church of the Apostles U.C.C. at the address listed above. Memo: “Property Commission”