Obituary: Gale A. Steinaway

Gale A. Steinaway (June 25, 1952 – October 19, 2023)

Gale A. Steinaway, age 71, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Gale was born on June 25, 1952, to Harold and Julia (Ahrens) Steinaway. Gale lived his entire life on the family’s farm in Manchester.

Gale will be missed by his daughter, Julia, and her husband, Dave Carson; his longtime partner, Ginger; his sisters Janice Crismore (Steinaway) and Diana Parr and her husband Doug; his nieces, Sherry Drbal, Lisa Michelin, Kim Wolf, Jodi Tye, and Kelly Tuttle; and many extended family members. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Nina; and his sister Carole.

Gale devoted his life to caring for his family’s centennial farm. He had a deep knowledge of the farm’s history, which dates back to 1873. He had an uncanny ability to recall facts, such as the prices of a bushel of corn or the cost of a bale of hay, dating back to his time as a young boy working the farm with his father.

Gale will be remembered as a kind and caring man who enjoyed spending time at his farm with family and friends. He enjoyed looking at pictures and documents from previous generations and especially the opportunity to show his son-in-law, Dave, the beauty of farm life. Gale was part of “Men’s Night,” a group of longtime friends who gathered regularly for dinner at different Manchester farms.

To honor Gale’s memory, the family will hold a celebration of life on Tuesday, October 24, from 3pm to 7pm, at the family farm in Manchester.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Legacy Land Conservancy at 6276 Jackson Road, Suite G, Ann Arbor, MI  48103, https://legacylandconservancy.org/

Please leave a message of comfort for Gale’s family or sign his guest book at www.EinederFuneralHomes.com.

For as little as $1 a month, you can keep Manchester-focused news coverage alive.

by Sara Swanson

Sara Swanson is an editor, writer and founder of the Manchester Mirror.