Obituary     

Walter Bernard Steinkamp  1917-1950

The Breda News, February 1950

WALTER STEINKAMP, 32, PASSED AWAY THURSDAY EVENING

Funeral Services Were Held At St. Bernard's Church Monday Morning

Walter Steinkamp, 32-year-old Breda farmer, was found dead on the farm one mile north of Breda about 6:00 p.m. Thursday.

Funeral services were at St. Bernard's church here at 9:00 o'clock Monday morning. Burial was in the parish cemetery.

Pallbearers were Raymond and Joseph Schettler, Fred Thelen, Leonard Schumacher, Leo Snyder and Wilmer Schelle.

Many relatives and friends from Breda, Arcadia, Carroll, Auburn and Laurens attended the rites.

Mr. Steinkamp, son of Ferdinand and Mary Steinkamp of Breda, was born July 15, 1917, at Breda. He was educated in St. Bernard's school.

He was married to Rose Kastle October 1, 1940, at St. Bernard's church, with the Rev. Fr. E.L. Schleyer officiating.

Survivors include his wife; three children, Cletus, Kenneth and Lois; his parents, and the following brothers and sisters; Tony Steinkamp, Arcadia; Mrs. Joe Kohorst (Mary), Arcadia, Mrs. Andrew Thobe (Elizabeth), Mt. Carmel; Fred Steinkamp, Laurens; Mrs. Henry Kramer (Theresa), Breda; Mrs. Hilbert Eischeid (Agnes), Manning, and Leonard Steinkamp, Breda.

A brother, Joe, preceded him in death.

Mr. Steinkamp was a member of St. Bernard's church.

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