Celebrating the life of
Herman H. Kleinsteuber
July 22, 1924 - January 13, 2011
Herman Heiss Kleinsteuber, 86, died January 13, 2011 at his residence. He was born in Savannah, son of the late Max E. and Emma Heiss Kleinsteuber. He was a graduate of Savannah High School. After high school, Mr. Kleinsteuber mastered the art of cutting stone and worked for his father the founder of Cut Art Stone Company. He eventually became owner and president where he remained until his retirement when the business was sold. He was a lifelong member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church and The Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Ascension. He was a founding member of the German Heritage Society, past president of the German Friendly Society where the Herman H. Kleinsteuber Life Time Achievement Award was named in his honor, naming him the first recipient. He served on the Board of Directors for Newberry College and the Southern Bank, former member of the Chatham Club and the Savannah Yacht Club and a member of Solomon's Lodge No. 1 F.&A.M. He was preceded in death by two brothers, three sisters and a half brother.
Surviving are his children, Page K. Parks and her husband, Gary of Savannah; Carl G. Kleinsteuber and his wife, Kathy of Savannah; Fran K. Pobletts and her husband, Alan of Sykesville, MD; sister, Anne Leon of Savannah; grandchildren, Katie Parks, Andy and Kaitlin Kleinsteuber, Anna and Wynn Pobletts, numerous nieces and nephews.
Service: 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 15, 2011 at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church with Pastor Peter J. Hartmann and Pastor John Ohsiek officiating. A reception will immediately follow in Hoffner Hall to celebrate his life.
Burial: Private.
Remembrances: St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Invest in St. Paul's, 10 West 31st. St., Savannah, GA 31401 or The Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Ascension, State Street Building Fund, 120 Bull St., Savannah, GA 31401.
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Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Fran- So sorry to hear about your dad. Lots of memories growing up with him on the dock. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Lyn
- Lyn McCuen, Savannah, GA
I met Herman when I went to visit sister Betty. she was the oldest nurse in Savannah and had been an active officer of the GNA group. Herman was at the Nuring Home feeding Betty. What a wonderful man he was. I kept up with him after Betty's death. I know you will miss him and I send you my good wishes and recognition of a good.man
- Eunice Bell RN, Savannah, GA
Andy and Kaitlin, Henry and I are saddened by your grandfather's death and wanted you to know how sorry we are for your loss. We have known Herman for many years through the German Heritage Society and the German Friendly Society and enjoyed our friendship with him. You can be proud of his accomplishments and the special man that he was. Herman will be missed. You and your family will continue to be remembered in our prayers.
- Ann and Henry Frech, Savannah, GA
Paige and Karl, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I will always have memories of Mr. Kleinstuber when we were playing little league ball at Isle of Hope. May the Lord give you peace at this time.
- Brad Wittfeld, Savannah, GA
To the Family, My sincere sympathy on the loss of your Father. I knew Herman a few short years through the German Friendly Society. He was a kind, caring individual and friend. Sincerely yours, Ken Mangelsdorf
- Ken Mangelsdorf, Savannah, GA
To Herman's Family Herman was a special person. We are sincerely saddened by his passing. God bless you.
- Ronnie and Charlotte Gerken, Savannah, GA
Our deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with you at his very sad time.
- Fritz & Sheila Rushlow, Waynesboro, PA
I will miss 'dad'. He was kind, sincere and giving- always with a smile on his face. Herman was a special person loved by all of our family. He loved God, America and everyone he met. Be at peace my friend. Paul
- Paul E. Meyer, Jr., Savannah, GA
Dear Carl, Kathy & Family, Please accept our prayers to you on the passing of your dad. Although we never had the pleasure of meeting him, his accomplishments and pride in his German heritage reflect a man who deeply loved his family and his roots. May God give you the peace and strength you will need. Kelly & Alex Hunt
- Kelly Hunt, Savannah, GA
To the Family, My sincere sympathy on the loss of your Father and Grandfather.He was a good man and a gentleman in business from 'the old school'.I enjoyed knowing him for many years.
- Tom Mahoney, Savannah, GA
I will miss you opa. I am so happy to have known you. Thank you for being there for me when my grandparents were unable to be there. My thoughts are with the family and friends at this difficult time.
- Christina Goldberg, Savannah, GA
Fran- So sorry to hear about your dad. Lots of memories growing up with him on the dock. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Lyn
- Lyn McCuen, Savannah, GA
I met Herman when I went to visit sister Betty. she was the oldest nurse in Savannah and had been an active officer of the GNA group. Herman was at the Nuring Home feeding Betty. What a wonderful man he was. I kept up with him after Betty's death. I know you will miss him and I send you my good wishes and recognition of a good.man
- Eunice Bell RN, Savannah, GA
Andy and Kaitlin, Henry and I are saddened by your grandfather's death and wanted you to know how sorry we are for your loss. We have known Herman for many years through the German Heritage Society and the German Friendly Society and enjoyed our friendship with him. You can be proud of his accomplishments and the special man that he was. Herman will be missed. You and your family will continue to be remembered in our prayers.
- Ann and Henry Frech, Savannah, GA
Paige and Karl, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I will always have memories of Mr. Kleinstuber when we were playing little league ball at Isle of Hope. May the Lord give you peace at this time.
- Brad Wittfeld, Savannah, GA
To the Family, My sincere sympathy on the loss of your Father. I knew Herman a few short years through the German Friendly Society. He was a kind, caring individual and friend. Sincerely yours, Ken Mangelsdorf
- Ken Mangelsdorf, Savannah, GA
To Herman's Family Herman was a special person. We are sincerely saddened by his passing. God bless you.
- Ronnie and Charlotte Gerken, Savannah, GA
Our deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with you at his very sad time.
- Fritz & Sheila Rushlow, Waynesboro, PA
I will miss 'dad'. He was kind, sincere and giving- always with a smile on his face. Herman was a special person loved by all of our family. He loved God, America and everyone he met. Be at peace my friend. Paul
- Paul E. Meyer, Jr., Savannah, GA
Dear Carl, Kathy & Family, Please accept our prayers to you on the passing of your dad. Although we never had the pleasure of meeting him, his accomplishments and pride in his German heritage reflect a man who deeply loved his family and his roots. May God give you the peace and strength you will need. Kelly & Alex Hunt
- Kelly Hunt, Savannah, GA
To the Family, My sincere sympathy on the loss of your Father and Grandfather.He was a good man and a gentleman in business from 'the old school'.I enjoyed knowing him for many years.
- Tom Mahoney, Savannah, GA
I will miss you opa. I am so happy to have known you. Thank you for being there for me when my grandparents were unable to be there. My thoughts are with the family and friends at this difficult time.
- Christina Goldberg, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
