Magdalena Wolf Steiner
Magdalena Wolf Steiner, 83, while surrounded by family, peacefully went home to be with her Lord and loved ones on Thursday, November 26, 2009.
Magdalena (Mag) was born in Mott, North Dakota, on January 11, 1926, to Jerome and Theresa Wolf. She was the fourth child of nine to the German family on their farm. Mag had a strong quest for knowledge at an early age. Excelling in her studies and passion of mathematics, she moved from the farm and boarded in town to complete her high school education. During her senior year of high school, Mag was both a student and a teacher due to the impact of World War II, thus displaying early in life her dedication to others. She represented her class as valedictorian at graduation.
Mag married the love of her life, Lee Steiner, 63 years ago on May 7, 1946. Together they set out on a lifelong adventure and raised a family of four, equally created of two daughters and two sons. After relocating to Billings, Mag worked beside her husband in their construction company, Steiner Construction, while creating a loving home environment. She put great focus and care into all of her duties in life. Mag was an excellent cook and baker. She enjoyed vegetable and flower gardening, bowling, fishing, golfing and playing pinochle and bridge. Mag was a charter member of St. Thomas Apostle Church, a member of St. Anthony’s Circle, and a member of the PCCW.
Mag was a supportive and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her beloved husband, Lee Steiner, of Billings. Her four children and their spouses, Del and Lisa Steiner of Billings; Bill and Donna (Steiner) Roukema of Emerald, Wisconsin; John and Cheryl (Steiner) Murphy of Billings; Gary and Camie Steiner of Rosemount, Minnesota. Her grandchildren Chandra and Wouter Roukema-Habraken, Erin (Murphy) and Nathan Allen, Erica Roukema, Shannon Murphy, Brian Murphy, Matthew Roukema and Nicholas Steiner, and her two great granddaughters Maya and Phoebe Habraken. She is also survived by two sisters, Marge Richert and Mary Hochhalter and three brothers, Joseph, Henry, and Victor Wolf. She is preceded in death by her caring parents, her sister Rose Glasser and her two brothers Alvin and Skeeter Wolf.
The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude for the kind, loving and gentle care of Magdalena by the Garden Court staff of St. John’s Lutheran Home.
Visitation will begin at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary on Sunday, November 29, 2009, from 1 to 5 PM, with the Vigil Service Monday, November 30, 2009 at 7 PM at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary. Mass of Resurrection is Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at 10 AM at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 2210 Colton Blvd.
Memorials can be made to St. Vincent De Paul, 2610 Montana Ave, Billings, MT 59101 or Deaconess Alzheimer’s Research, 1045 N 30th St, Billings, MT 59101.
Remembrances
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Uncle Lee and family. I am so sorry to read about the passing of Aunt Megdalena. I am sorry I missed the last time for me to see her at the family reunion that was held at Mott but I did not know about it until I read about it in the Mott newspaper. I would have so love to talk to her one more time.
Gary, I live in Burnsville so please get in touch with me. I so do want to meet you.
My prays are with all of you.
Marlene Hirsch Betz
Uncle Lee and Family,
Our condolence's are with you at this time of passing of Aunt Meg. I know it has been years since we have seen each other but our prayers and thoughts are still with you.
Bob and Mary Ann Dauenhauer