Gerald Arnold Steinbis, 58, of Bad Axe, passed away on June 14, 2020 due to injuries he sustained in an automobile accident.

He was born on March 1, 1962 in Harbor Beach to the late Arnold B. and Carol J. (Perdue) Steinbis.

On March 23, 1996 he married the love of his life, Beverly Volmering at Faith Gospel Tabernacle Church.

In his younger years, he played softball in church leagues.  He loved to bowl and was in many bowling leagues.  Gerald was just named Director in the Upper Thumb Area Bowling Association.  He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and raising rabbits & chickens.  Most of all he loved spending time with his family.

Gerald is survived by his wife, Beverly Steinbis of Bad Axe; his children: Amanda Steinbis of Bad Axe and Melissa Steinbis (Brandon Martin) of Sebewaing; and his step-son: Justin Ackerman of Bad Axe.  He is also survived by his siblings: George (JoAnn) Steinbis of Bad Axe, Marilyn Boks of Bay City and Brian Steinbis of Bad Axe; father-in-law, Marvin Volmering of Ruth; sisters-in-law: Susan (Paul) Ternes of Portage, Marlene (Ray) Mears of Ruth and Norma Volmering (Kim Leffler) of Elkton; brother-in-law, Mike Volmering; along with many nieces and nephews.   His cat, Blackie, will also miss him greatly.

He was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Mary Volmering.

Visitation will be held from 2 – 8 p.m. on Friday, June 19, 2020 at the MacAlpine Funeral Home in Bad Axe and at Our Savior Lutheran Church on Saturday, June 20, 2020 from 10 a.m. until time of service.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bad Axe with Pastor Kenneth Lueke officiating.  Burial will follow at Colfax Township Cemetery.

Memorials may be offered to be used at the family's discretion.

Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com