Steven R. Sternau

Steven R. Sternau

Steven R. Sternau of Columbia, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 near Millstadt, Illinois having attained the age of 64 years, 9 months and 13 days.

Born on December 2, 1950 in Belleville, Illinois, he was the son of Roland A. and Alice Sternau, nee Ladewig. He was united in marriage to Julia Morris on January 3, 2008 and she survives his passing.
Mr. Sternau was self-employed as a lawncare and landscaping specialist.

Preceding him in death were his father, Roland A. Sternau and his nephew, Scott A. Mueller.
Surviving are his wife, Julia Sternau; his mother, Alice A. Sternau; his children, Aaron Sternau of Bellleville, Illinois, Sarah Sternau of San Francisco, California, Brittany Sternau of Columbia, Illinois, Brandon Sternau of Columbia, Illinois, Justin Sternau of Columbia, Illinois and Bradley Sternau of Columbia, Illinois; his brothers and sisters, Bill (Christy) Sternau of Belleville, Illinois, Alan (Violet) Sternau of Belleville, Illinois, Cathy (Steve) Mueller of Belleville, Illinois, Margie (Jim) Hoffman of Belleville, Illinois, Joseph (Betsey) Sternau of Belleville, Illinois, Mary Beth (Kurt) Anheuser of Lebanon, Illinois, James (Lisa) Sternau of Belleville, Illinois; his grandchildren, Alex Sternau of Belleville, Illinois, Amanda Sternau, of Belleville, Illinois and Adalyn Sternau of Columbia, Illinois; his cousin, Laura Reisa, his first wife, Sheryl Sternau, nee Deutsch, and his sister-in-law Rose Sternau, who remained close to him throughout his life; 22 nieces and nephews, 34 great-nieces and nephews and many friends.

All services will be private.
The Creason Funeral Home in Millstadt, Illinois is in charge of arrangements.