Charles "Cork" Steinemann age 83, of Minster, Ohio, died at 8:55 PM on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at Elmwood Assisted Living Center, New Bremen.

He was born on July 26, 1935 in Minster to the late Andrew & Pauline (Westerheide) Steinemann. He married Charlene Kelch on May 3, 1958 at St. Nicholas Church, Osgood and she survives in Minster.

He is also survived by children: James & Jane Steinemann, Minster, Janice & Kenneth Seger, Fort Loramie, Jane & Randy Pleiman, Fort Loramie, 12 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, in-laws Anna Mae Bohman, Minster, Paul & Shirley Kelch, New Weston, Marilyn & Gilbert Heitkamp, Tipp City, Julius Hierholzer, St. Henry.

He was preceded in death by sisters: Dorothy & Edwin Riethman, Carolyn & Dennis Sudhoff, Mildred & Patrick Lincoln, parents-in-laws Robert & Helen Kelch, in-laws Wavelene Kelch, Valbert & Betty (Henry) Kelch Hierholzer, Don Bohman.

He was a member of St. Joseph Church, Egypt and the Men's Sodality. He was a 1953 graduate of Minster High School, a lifelong farmer and in the National Guard for 6 years.

He was a life member of the Minster Civic Association and past president, Minster American Legion, a member of the Egypt Community Club & past president, MSC Heritage Club, Minster Athletic Boosters. He was a former member of Minster Jaycees, Eagles, Cataract Fire Company and a blood donor. He was a former 4-H Advisor & Chairman of the Livestock Sale Committee at the Auglaize County Fair. His family farm was recognized for the Catholic Century Farm Award.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 AM on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at St. Joseph Church with burial with full military honors by Minster Honor Guard to follow in St. Augustine Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster from 3 PM to 8 PM on Monday March 25, 2019, and Tuesday from 9 AM to 10 AM.

Memorial donations may be made to the Grand Lake Hospice and St. Joseph Catholic Church, Egypt.

Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.