William F. Steckert

Weston, NY October 6, 1936 – June 25, 2014 Age 77

William F. Steckert Sr., age 77, of Weston, NY, died Wednesday, June 25, 2014, in the comfort of his home. Honoring his wishes, there are no prior calling hours, and services will be private at the convenience of his family. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make memorial contributions to CareFirst, 11751 E. Corning Rd., Corning, NY 14830-3657.

William was born October 6, 1936, in Newark, New Jersey, the son of the late Eugene Edward and Elizabeth C. Burkhardt Steckert. He served in the U.S. Army from 1956-1957. On April 18, 1970, in Bayville, NJ, he married the former Anna Marie Moeller. He loved driving 18 wheelers for Jersey June Egg Co. of Lakewood, NJ, until moving to western N.Y. in 1977. Mr. Steckert was a member of St. Stanislaus Roman Catholic Church in Bradford, NY; the Wayne American Legion Meade-Price Post 1208; and was a former Boy Scout Leader.

He is loved and will be dearly missed by his wife of 44 years, Anna Marie Steckert, at home; a son, William F. Steckert Jr. of American Samoa; two daughters, Heidi Ann Button-Steckert of Campbell, NY, and Ingrid Marie (Leo) Hartsook of Virginia; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water Street, Dundee. Online condolences can be sent by visiting www.bairdfuneralhomedundee.com.