[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 12]
[Senate]
[Page 17875]
[From the U.S. 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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