Pastor Russell Steiner
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Russell Eugene Steiner (Pastor Russ) of Melba, Idaho was born on July 6, 1943 in Denver, CO to Eugene and Bernice Steiner. God called His faithful servant, Russ, home on the morning of Tuesday August 16, 2022 at the age of 79. A Celebration of Life for Russ will be held on Saturday September 24, 2022 at 1 pm in the Melba High School Commons.
Russ spent his youngest years living in Colorado and Idaho. Eventually, his family settled in Roseburg, OR where he graduated from high school in 1961. Russ enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in Oct. of 1961.
During his time in the Marine Corps Russ met Pat Olsen, the future Mrs. Steiner. They were married on June 18, 1966. Their family grew to include their children Pam and Eric, and eventually their spouses. Russ' heart became even larger when his four grandchildren came along.
Russ and Pat spent their entire marriage serving God in churches and communities throughout California, Hawaii and Idaho. After his retirement, he was honored to continue serving God as an interim pastor for several local churches. Russ also continued to perform marriage and funeral services for the many friends he made throughout the years.
Sharing his love for God and the message of Salvation was not limited to the walls of the church building on Sunday mornings. Serving God was at the heart of Russ' life. Through all of his years in ministry and into his retirement, his heart stayed with his beginnings in youth ministry. He absolutely loved being involved with any activity surrounding children and youth, from Vacation Bible School to sports competitions at all levels.
Russ is survived by his bride of 56 years, Pat; his daughter and family - Pam, Wayne, Rachel and Lauren Davis of Nampa, Idaho; his son and family - Eric, Jennifer, Emma and Joshua Steiner of Nampa, Idaho; his brother John and Gladys Steiner of Rockville, Maryland; many cousins, nieces and nephews; and "grandchildren" - the Pugmire, Woodall and Dickard families; Anna, Allie and Andrew Herman; Cindy Reed; Mallory and Lemont Lincoln; and Kali and Kodi Adams. He is preceded in death by his parents Gene and Bernice Steiner; his sister Beverly Rooke; and his brother Bruce Steiner.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Russ Steiner's name to the Melba School District in care of High School Athletics for local pay to play scholarships % Melba School District, P.O. Box 185, Melba, ID 83641
Arrangements are under Nampa Funeral Home Yraguen Chapel where an online guest book and a more detailed full obituary is available at nampafuneralhome.com