Obituary of John Robinson Steffen

John R. Steffen Bainbridge, NY John R. Steffen 87 of Bainbridge passed away Thursday, December 30, 2010, in Sidney with his family at his side. He was born August 11, 1923, son of the late Roland and Florence (Robinson) Steffen in Franklin. John graduated from Franklin Central School and in 1943 he enlisted in the United States Army Air force. John served in the 8th Air force Service Command entirely in Bedford, England during WWII. He was honorably discharged in 1946 at the rank of Staff Sergeant. He received the Good Conduct Medal, the European, African, and Middle East Campaign Medals, Victory Medal, WWII and Honorable Service lapel pins. John married Ruth Stalker on August 4, 1943 in Edgefield, SC. He was employed as a machinist for the Amphenol Corp. in Sidney when he retired in 1987. John was also a self-employed plumber. He was a member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Bainbridge, and for 35 years the Rolling Antique Car Club, the Algonquin Car Club and the Bainbridge American Legion. John was a dedicated member of the Bainbridge Fire Department for 59 years serving as a firefighter and past commissioner. He is survived by: Wife of 67 years, Ruth Steffen, Bainbridge Daughter - Ann Christian and her husband Gary, Fort Atkinson, WI Daughter - Linda Quick and her husband Kevin, Unadilla Son - Jack Steffen and his wife Pam, Sidney Sister - Mary J. Parsons, Sidney Center Sister-in-law -Shirley Wright, Tampa, FL Brother-in-law - Clifford Jones, Greene Grandchildren - Tammy Wild, Jessica Dufford, Matthew Quick, Dustin, Corey and Kayla Steffen, Joshua and Brianna McClenon 5 Great Grandchildren Several nieces, nephews and cousins He was also predeceased by his brother, Louis Steffen Friends may call Sunday, January 2, 2011 from 7-9PM at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel 21 Main St. Sidney with a Fireman Service at 9:00 PM. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Monday, January 3, 2011 at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Bainbridge. The Rev. Marilyn Sanders will officiate. Burial with military honors will take place at 11:00am on Saturday, June 4, 2011 in Greenlawn Cemetery, Bainbridge. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in John's name to St. Peter's Episcopal Church 1 South Main St. Bainbridge, NY 13733, Bainbridge Fire Department West Main St. Bainbridge, NY and Catskill Area Hospice and Palliative Care 1 Birchwood Drive Oneonta, NY 13820. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.landersfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel 21 Main St. Sidney.