Dr Richard A Steiner

December 7, 2014

Dr Richard A. Steiner (COL, USA, Ret), 73, born May 22, 1941 in Philadelphia, PA, passed away peacefully in his home in Moorestown, NJ, from Pancreatic Cancer on Sunday, December 7th. Dr Steiner is survived by his wife, Helga (nee Grimm), his two children Dr Stefanie Steiner and Christopher Steiner, and his four grandchildren Victoria, Alexander, Maximillian, and Nicholas. Dr Steiner is a proud Retiree of the United States Army having served 28 years of Active Duty service retiring at the rank of Colonel as both a Field Artillery and Medical Corps Officer where he earned, most notably along with medals, the Senior Flight Surgeon Badge, the Expert Field Medical Badge, and attendance at the Command and General Staff College. The son of Roman and Mary Steiner, Dr Steiner graduated from Father Judge High School and La Salle University for Accounting and Biology. Thereafter, he earned his Doctorate of Osteopathy at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr Steiner was best known for his selfless service to his country and community and the care that he gave to all others ahead of himself, most recently with Concentra Medical and Ft Dix MEPS. He enjoyed his free time with family on cruises and in the German Alps. Viewing Thursday eve 6-8pm at the Lewis Funeral home, 78 E. Main St. Moorestown, NJ. Graveside service with military honors 11am Monday Dec. 15th at the Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Arneytown, NJ.