[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 176 (Thursday, November 17, 2011)]
[Senate]
[Pages S7697-S7698]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
REMEMBERING GILBERT CALVIN STEINDORFF, JR.
Mr. SHELBY. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to Mr. Gilbert
Calvin Steindorff, Jr. who passed away on Monday, November 14, 2011, at
the age of 86. Calvin lived a life dedicated to service to his country,
and I am glad to have known and become friends with such an
inspirational individual.
Gilbert Calvin Steindorff, Jr. served in the military with the U.S.
Army in World War II in European theatre of operations. Upon his
return, Calvin was appointed as the tax assessor of Butler County, a
role he served for 28 years. He was appointed as probate judge of
Butler County in 1975 and served in that role until his retirement in
1995. Calvin had a fierce dedication to public service and was a member
of many civic organizations.
A truly selfless individual, Calvin also served as secretary at The
First Christian Church, where he was an elder, providing guidance for
those in his church community. For his career in public service and the
invaluable role that he played in the community, Calvin was named
Greenville's ``Man of the Year.''
Calvin is loved and will be missed by his wife, Maxine Darby
Steindorff, and his son, Gilbert C. Steindorff, III, and many more
family members and friends. My thoughts and prayers are with them as
they mourn the death of a wonderful husband, father and friend. Calvin
was a role model to many and a compassionate community leader who was
devoted to the service of Baldwin County. His presence in Alabama will
be greatly missed.
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