George Henry Steinbrink, son of, Frederick and Phebe L. (Lewis) Steinbrink.

George Henry Steinbrink passed away at the age of 77 years old.

Occupation: Farmer and Gardner

George Henry Steinbrink siblings are:

James Cyrus Steinbrink b. 1893
Abigail Irene Steinbrink b. 1895
Mary Ellen Steinbrink b. 1896
Myrtle Emiline Steinbrink b. 1901
Emily Ruth Steinbrink b. 1903
Infant Brother Steinbrink b. 1905
Alice Irene Steinbrink b. 1907
Elda Marie Steinbrink b. 1909
Leo Ernest Steinbrink b. 1912
Velma Louise Steinbrink b. 1914
Charles Frederick Steinbrink b. 1917
Earl Perry Steinbrink b. 1920

George Henry Steinbrink married Ethel Arvilla Taylor on Mary 3, 1924 in Norton, Norton Co., Nebraska.

George Henry Steinbrink and Ethel Taylor children are:

Betty Lorraine Steinbrink
Claude Frederick Steinbrink
Lloyd Henry Steinbrink
Eldon Gene Steinbrink
Rex Arnold Steinbrink
Paul Allen Steinbrink
Thelma Ethel Steinbrink
Roger Lee Steinbrink

Obituary

George H. Steinbrink was born Oct. 18, 1899 to Fred and Phoebe Steinbrink at Elwood, Neb. and passed away at the Good Samritan hospital in Kearney June 16, 1944 at the age of 77. He was reared in the Elwood community and attended school there.

He grew up farming which was his life's occupation. He developed a great love and respect for the land and livestock.

In 1924, he was united in mariage to Ethel Taylor. This marriage was blessed with eight children.

George farmed in the Elwood, Eustis, and Loomis areas, retiring in Kearney in 1964. In his retirement he worked at Harmon park where he was in charge of the flower beds. There were always lots of complimentary remarks for these flowers, and it brought great satisfaction to him.

He was devoted to his family and the cooperation he gave was reaspected by all who worked with him. His lingering illness caused him much suffering and distress but was endured by him with great patience. His sense of humor was an uplift to all. He was a kind, thoughful, loving husband and father.

Twelve years ago, he joined the First United Methodist church and attended as long as his health permitted.

Survivors include his wife, Ethel; seven children and their spouses, Lloyd and June Holdrege; Eldon and Pauline, Loomis; Rex and Twyla, Trenton; Paul and Minnette, Kearney; Roger, West Palm Beach, Fla.; Betty and Covert Klepper, Henry; Thelma and Bill Schultz, Lexington; 24 great grandchildren. Also surviving are brothers, Jim, Albany, Ore.; Leo and Charles, Elwood; and Earl, Cerritos, Calif.; sisters, Abbie Dreher, Loveland, Colo; Alice Dreher and Velma Steinbrink, Hastings; and Elda Wiley, North Platte.

He will be greatly missed by his family, many nieces and nephews, a host of relatives and friends.

George was preced in death by his parents, an infant son, one granddaughter, and three sisters.

A MAN WHO LOVES THE SOIL

I think a man who loves the soil.
Who bends above the fertile earth,
And plants the seed with calloused
hands
Must be a gentle man of worth,
A man who cherished the sod
Must surely be a friend of God!

I think a man who loves the soil;
Who nurtures every growing thing,
And watches with expectancy
For nauture's fruitful harvesting,
Who oft has plowed the lands he's trod,
Must be a partner of God.

I think a man who loves the soil
Finds happiness in rich supply;
Though toil he must to earn his bread
He reaps much more than wheat and rye
For with each little grain or pod
He cultivates a faith in God.