Thomas Michael "Tim" Steuber

Thomas Michael “Tim” Steuber, 91, of Holts Summit, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026, at Heisinger Bluffs surrounded by his family.

He was born on October 24, 1934, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of William Joseph and Helen Mary (Tighe) Steuber.

He was a 1952 graduate of Christian Brothers High School in St. Louis. He went on to graduate from St. Louis University.

Tim was united in marriage on January 7, 1956, in Webster Groves, Missouri to Joyce Mary (O’Connell) Steuber who preceded him in death on July 20, 2022.

He was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church in Holts Summit.

In his younger days, he was a proud concrete finisher in the St. Louis area. Tim worked for the Missouri Division of Employment Security, where he became Assistant Chief of the Division, working tirelessly until retirement.

Tim had a passion for poetry at a youthful age and was an avid reader and a gifted poet. When time permitted, one might find him in his recliner with a novel. Along with the endless chores and upkeep of the house, he still found snippets of time to read.

One of his many interests included gardening. While Tim and Joyce spent their time raising nine children, time was found to nurture yet another passion – that of gardening. Tim and Joyce spent countless summer hours with a dining room table full of vegetables, canning into the wee hours of the morning.

Carpentry was yet another passion as well as a necessity. Tim spent countless hours working to maintain a home of nine children, staying with a project until mastered. A screened porch was necessary, and the most important part of the house.

On occasion, you might see Tim loading his boat into the back of his old truck, as fishing was yet another passion. He would find solace at Binder Lake. Peace and quiet was found there along with food for the family. Many an early Saturday morning, he would strike out on his own and bring a stringer full of fish home to fry that evening for dinner.

In tandem with his love of fishing, came his love of hunting – yet another avenue to feed his family while relishing in nature. He was an accomplished bow hunter, taking deer on a regular basis. Upon retirement, Tim and Joyce moved to Lake Pomme de Terre, exploring living in the country. Tim spent time on the lake, catching scores of fish with his family. Countless weekends were spent with his family on the screened porch he built, yet once again, for the love of his life, Joyce.

In his later years, an interest in cooking and baking came to the forefront. With extensive practice and determination, he perfected the baking of an apple pie. He became the pie baker for every Steuber holiday.

Tim was a quiet man, a man of few words. When he spoke, one listened. He never wavered on his commitment to Joyce and their children. Steadfast and determined. Loyal and true.

Survivors include his eight children, Tim (Jackie) Steuber, Cross Timbers MO; Kathi (Paul) Rost, Niwot, CO; Janis (Jim) Kennedy, St. Louis; Michael (Shigeko) Steuber, Honolulu, HA; Mary Paden Otto, Jefferson City; Angie (Scott) Mahon, Englewood, CO; Pat (Cindy) Steuber, Columbia, MO; Colleen (Greg) Backers, Lebanon; one daughter-in-law, Dajia Steuber, Jenkintown, PA; 19 grandchildren, Madi, Tim, Jesse, Whitney, Samantha, Molly, Liz, Sally, Chiho, Gretchen, Jacob, Courtney, Hunter, Taylor, Paige, Stefan, Caleb, Tighlie and Mason; 17 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Joyce; one son Will Steuber; and his siblings, William Steuber and Mary Zinna.

Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Saturday, February 14, 2026, at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Holts Summit with the Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Chris L. Cordes officiating.

Burial will be in St. Andrew Catholic Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the ALS Hope Foundation. alshf.org

Services entrusted to Trimble Funeral Homes – Jefferson City. trimblefunerals.com