John W. Kleinsteiber

Bloomington-

John W. Kleinsteiber, 89, of Bloomington passed away at 8:45 a.m. on Saturday, October 13, 2012, at the Heartland Health Care in Paxton.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at Grace Church in Normal at 10 am with Pastor Edward L. Scearce officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 15, 2012 at Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home in Bloomington from 5-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Grace Church or to Gideon International in John's name. Interment will be at East Lawn Memorial Gardens in Bloomington.

John was born on August 20, 1923, in Canton, IL a son to John and Elizabeth (Staton) Kleinsteiber. He married Elissa D. Kleinsteiber on September 29, 1950, in Bloomington; she preceded him in death on September 11, 1995.

Surviving are his son, John S. (Lyndal) Kleinsteiber of Paxton, three grandchildren, Ross, Rachel, and Grant Kleinsteiber all of Paxton, two sisters, Grace DuMond of Indiana and Lois Holmes of Rantoul, IL, along with several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his wife Elissa, John was preceded in death by his parents.

He served his country in the U S Army during WW II.

John taught chemistry and math for forty years in the Bloomington Public Schools.

He was a member of Grace Church in Normal, where he served as an Elder. He was also a member of Gideon International.

John enjoyed conducting Bible studies in area nursing homes along with studying Scriptures. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and attending his grandchildren's activities.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at kiblerbradyruestman.com.