Sylvester B. "Sonny" Steinman, of Argyle, was born on February 1, 1931, at Argyle, a son of Henry Leo and Margaret Elizabeth "Maggie" (Wieberg) Steinman, and departed this life at 10:08 a.m., on Saturday morning, December 10, 2016, in the Capital Region Medical Center, Jefferson City. Sonny had suffered a heart attack on October 29, 2016, and had been in failing health since that time. He had attained the age of 85 years, 10 months, and 9 days.

He was united in marriage on August 25, 1956, at Argyle, to the former Miss Josephine Anna Falter, and to this union, six children were born.

Sonny was a member of the St. Aloysius Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus Council 2047, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8045, all in Argyle, and was a United States Marine Corps veteran. During his working life, he had been employed by the Union Pacific Railroad Company, the McGraw-Edison Company, and the MFA Tele-Auction Service, as well as being a lifelong farmer. Activities Sonny especially enjoyed included gardening, hunting, playing cards, mushroom hunting, and all events involving his grandchildren.

He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on March 18, 1952, at St. Louis, and served until he was honorably discharged on March 11, 1954, at San Francisco, California. During his military career, Sonny was stationed in Korea and was entitled to wear the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal, and the United Nations Service Medal. A man of excellent character, Sonny's "Honorable Discharge" is a testimonial of honest and faithful service to his country.

Those left to mourn the passing of Sonny include: His devoted wife of over sixty years, Josephine, of the home in Argyle; his children, Linda Rothove and husband, John, of Westphalia, Mike Steinman and wife, Tina, of Argyle, Paul Steinman and wife, Tina, of Linn, Wanda Harper and husband, Darren, of Hartsburg, Sharon Miller and husband, Jim, of Brinktown, and Noel Steinman and wife, Susan, of Westphalia; fourteen grandchildren: Stacia, Shelly, Angie, Kelly, Casey, Shane, Hailey, Lauren, Brittany, Lindsey, Trenton, Allie, Eliana, and Jessica; twelve great-grandchildren: Lily, Sage, Camden, Corbin, Emma, Leah, Aubrey, Delaney, Coen, Jorgia, Toby, and Chloe "Red"; one sister, Florentine Schwartze, of Westphalia; nephews; nieces; and a host of other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Henry, on May 27, 1957; his mother, Maggie, on September 10, 1972; his siblings, Victor Steinman, Innocence (Joe) Steinman, Cletus Steinman on February 28, 1980, Dorothy Steinman on March 12, 1919, at the age of 1 year, 2 months, and 7 days, Catherine, Henry Steinman, Jr. on October 26, 2003, and Wilfred (Whip) Steinman.

Sonny was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend and will indeed be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.