Ronald Steffensmeier: Golfer, Gardener, Sang in Church Choir

Ronald B. Steffensmeier, 61, died on Saturday, June 29, 2013, at Elliot Hospital in Manchester. He was born on Aug. 7, 1951, in West Point, Neb., son of the late George and Angela (Dinslage) Steffensmeier.

He was the husband of Sherry (Schuppan) Steffensmeier. They were married on Aug. 19, 1972, in Doniphan, Neb.

Ron was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Nashua where he was very involved in church activities and sang in the choir.

He worked many years for Blue Seal Feeds in Londonderry until 2011, when he went to work as a commodities trader for Feed Ingredient Trading Co., out of Albany, N.Y.

In his free time, Ron was an avid golfer and gardener.

Along with his wife of 40 years, Sherry, he is survived by his two daughters, Sara Steffensmeier and Rachel Mack; a granddaughter, Abigail Mack; two brothers, Merlyn Steffensmeier and James Steffensmeier; two sisters, Joan Abboud and Jean Mullenix; and several nieces and nephews.

Services: A memorial celebration will be held this Friday, July 5, 11 a.m., at Grace Lutheran Church, 130 Spit Brook Road in Nashua. Family and friends are invited to attend. Those who wish may make a memorial contribution to Grace Lutheran Church - Kiev Children's Scholarship. Flowers can be sent to the church.

The Davis Funeral Home, One Lock St., Nashua, is assisting the family with arrangements. An online guest book is available at www.davisfuneralhomenh.com (883-3401).