Charles Kenneth Steger, age 81, of Gallipolis, died Wednesday evening, February 2, 2005 at Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehab Center in Pt. Pleasant. Born August 22, 1923 in Gallia County, he was the son of the late Charles E. and Dorothy Harrison Steger. In addition to his parents he was preceded by his wife Marchita Ramroth Steger in 1970.
Kenneth retired in 1984 from the ODOT. He previously drove a school bus for the Gallipolis City Schools for many years. He also owned and operated C. K. Steger and Sons Livestock Hauling, and was a former Green Township Trustee. Earlier in his life he worked at the White-Westinghouse Plant in Columbus. He was a World War II Navy Veteran, and a 1942 graduate of Cadmus High School. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church, VFW #4464, American Legion #27, and the Gallia County Conservation Club.
He is survived by 6 Children: Michelle (Phil) Ross of Sunbury, Eric (Patty) Steger of Gallipolis, Teresa (Tex) St. Claire of Mt. Vernon, Terri (Ron) Corbin of Gallipolis, Tammy (John) Riebel of Pomeroy, and Jeff (Tracy) Steger of Gallipolis; 15 Grandchildren: Matt, David, and Paul Ross of Sunbury, Wesley and Casey Corbin of Gallipolis, Bryan and Brent St. Claire of Mt. Vernon, Cari and Ethan Steger of Pomeroy, Kystle, Colton, and Drew Steger of Gallipolis, Alicia Reynolds of Gallipolis, Brooke Plants and Jamie Steger of Gallipolis; 2 Sisters: Louise (Edwin) Elliot of Gallipolis and Naomi (Harold) Salisbury of Columbus; Several Nieces, Nephews, and Great Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Sunday February 6, 2005 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood funeral home with Pastor Larry Hall officiating. Burial will follow in Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. Military Funeral Honors will be presented at the cemetery by the Gallia County Veterans Organizations. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the American Heart Association. Pallbearers will be: Matt, David, and Paul Ross, Wesley Corbin, Bryan and Brent St. Claire; Honorary Pallbearers will be: Casey Corbin, Ethan and Drew Steger.