Obituary of William Max vom Steeg

March 9, 1938 - September 20, 2025

William Max vom Steeg.  Age 87 of Brownstown.

Beloved husband for 56 years of Patricia.  Loving father of  Kathleen and the late Peter.  Dearest grandfather of Jewel.  Dear brother of Maryann (Bill) Leonard.  Preceded in death by  his parents William and Margaret vom Steeg and his sister Margie Silvera.

Memorial contributions are appreciated to University Detroit Jesuit High School or Margaret Venturi Memorial Food Pantry at Our Lady of the Woods Catholic Church in Woodhaven, Michigan. 

Family Tribute~

William graduated from University of Detroit High School in 1956. He went on to obtain a degree with both Xavier University and Loyola University in Chicago. His career consisted of teaching at St. Ignatius High School in Cleveland, Ohio and Ford Motor Company, where he retired from the human resources department after 30 years. 

William was a devout Catholic. He was a member of the Jesuit Community for 11 years and helped his parish develop a marriage ministry. He also served as Treasurer of the American Society Detroit. 

William enjoyed sailing his boat at the Ford Yacht Club, collecting and polishing rocks,  sightseeing with his telescope and reading with a good glass of wine. He was also a very talented woodworker, often making furniture. 

William and Pat were married for 56 wonderful years. Together they raised three children: Brian, Peter, and Katie. He was a proud papa of 1 grandchild. He also loved his golden doodle, Maggie, his faithful companion dog.