Charles "Charlie" John Steger

Charles John Steger, 62, of Troy, MO, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Evelyn’s House in Creve Coeur, Missouri. He was born to Charles Otto and Marilee Patricia (Gerwitz) Steger on December 13, 1961, in St. Louis, MO. Charlie grew up in St. Louis County, attended grade school at St. Gerard Majella in Kirkwood and high school at Kirkwood Senior High. Charlie was an avid bike rider and skateboarder and always had a collection of both freshwater and saltwater aquariums filled with exotic fish and sea life. He enjoyed fishing, horseback riding, camping, canoeing, dirt bike riding, target shooting, exploring caves, attending flea markets, and hanging out with friends. Following in his father’s footsteps Charlie became an expert auto mechanic, worked at the Chrysler Plant in Fenton and various other position as an auto and truck mechanic in the St. Louis area. In 1993 he moved to Key West, FL. Where he earned his license as a US Merchant Marine Officer and opened a small Charter Fishing Business. Captain Charlie enjoyed taking family and vacationers on daily fishing expeditions. Later he and his son, C.J., moved to New Smyrna Beach, FL and eventually back to St. Louis, before landing in Troy, MO, where he married Ginette Rirdan in 2009 (divorced 01/23) and started a job as a guard at the Northeast Correctional Center, in Bowling Green, MO. In 2015 Charlie was diagnosed with Lung Cancer and retirement followed shortly after. After retiring he enjoyed spending time with family, especially bike riding and fishing with his grandchildren. Charlie loved riding his horse Bucky and visiting his friends and Bucky’s friends at the Double Eagle Ranch in Elsberry. He valued the time he spent riding, traveling, and exploring with his partner, Angela. One of his final wishes was for his horse Bucky to be well taken care of after his passing. Hence, this past summer Charlie and Angela built a barn, adopted “Dutch”, and moved Bucky to Angela’s in Ashland, MO. Charlie’s passing has left a huge hole in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. Charlie is survived by his mother Marilee Patricia Steger of Kirkwood, MO; one son and one daughter: Charles John “CJ” Steger (Karen Cuaycong) and Erica Kasden (Jon); his partner, Angela Sapp; siblings: Mary Ellen Hornung (John Larson), Melanie P. Steger-Mitchell (Mike Capstick), Michelle L. Steger, Christopher J. Steger (Kim), Karl B. Steger (Deneane) and Paul G. Steger; grandchildren: Charles, Kenneth, Coby, Colton and Kaydin; step-mother, Diane McCameron of Bourbon, MO; two step brothers: Kevin and James; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Otto Steger and grandparents: Andrew and Marie Gerwitz and Otto and Bernadine Steger. Family and friends will be received from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at KEMPER-KEIM Family Funeral Chapel located at 351 Monroe Street Troy, MO 63379. A celebration of life will be held 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at Kemper-Keim Family Funeral Chapel in Troy, MO. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Siteman Cancer Center in care of Kemper-Keim Family Funeral Chapel P.O. Box 222 Troy, MO 63379. Arrangements are under the direction of Kemper-Keim Family Funeral Chapel; 351 Monroe Street Troy, MO 63379. Online condolences may be made at www.kemperkeimfamilyfuneralchapel.com Phone 636 528-8221

Charles "Charlie" John Steger

December 13, 1961 - December 30, 2023