Leslie David Steinkamp, 59, of Ramsey, died on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Fayette County Hospital in Vandalia.
A celebration of life will be hosted by the family from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3, at the Vandalia Senior Center located at 1616 W. Jackson St. in Vandalia. The family has entrusted Assalley-Young Funeral Home in Greenville with the arrangements.
Mr. Steinkamp was born Nov. 11, 1964, in Breese, the son of Marvin Charles Fred and Carolyn Sue (McCarty) Steinkamp Sr. He was an optimistic and determined person with a huge and caring heart and had a ‘goofy’ sense of humor. He loved anything to do with the outdoors, especially fishing and 4-wheeling. He enjoyed working and tinkering on his cars, hard candy and spending time with his grandchildren.
Mr. Steinkamp is survived by his father and stepmother, Marvin and Carol Steinkamp, Sr.; children, Shawn Steinkamp of Royalton, Jeffery Steinkamp of Vandalia, Crystal Wehrle of Newport, TN, Jessica Steinkamp of Vandalia and Leslie D. Steinkamp Jr. of Effingham; step son Brandon Lewis of Decatur; grandchildren, Elexis Sheets of Decatur and Quaidyn, Logen and Maryah Coslow, all of Newport, TN; siblings, Marvin Steinkamp, Jr. of Vandalia, Angela Megan of Hertford, KY, Rhonda Winters of Mulberry Grove and Lori Robertson of Mulberry Grove.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Carolyn Sue (McCarty) Stamm; and brother Charles ‘Charlie’ Steinkamp.
In lieu of flowers, plants, and other gifts, please make donations to the family. Memorial contributions may be given at the Celebration of Life and/or mailed to the Family of Leslie David Steinkamp, c/o Jessica Steinkamp, 1307 W. Randolph St., Vandalia, IL 62471.
Please visit www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com to share memories or offer condolences to the family.
