Daniel J Steiner

Daniel J. Steiner, age 89, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully in the morning hours on Monday, August 18th, 2025, at the Oaks at Bethesda, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 19th, 1936, in Dayton, Ohio and graduated from Fairview High School in 1954.

Dan began his working life delivering newspapers and working in a local drug store. He later joined Albers grocery stores and then transitioned into a career as a food broker, where he spent more than 15-years representing food brands. He served honorably in the U.S. Army where he was stationed in Germany and had the opportunity to travel and explore several surrounding countries.

Dan had a great life, and coaching his children's sports teams, officiating sports, and being a sports assigner for youth sports was a significant and cherished part of it. He officiated softball/baseball, basketball, and football. He was also a member of many sports officials' organizations. One of his proudest moments was being inducted into the Officials Hall of Fame in appreciation of his outstanding service to High School sports. He considered his friends from this community as family. Dan enjoyed his gatherings with fellow sports officials in addition to his weekly luncheons at York Steak House with fellow sports officials as well as his luncheons with his bowling friends.

Dan loved his family deeply and was present at his children's milestones. He especially adored his grandchildren and took great joy in watching them participate in their sports and other activities, as well as their graduations. He was also an avid sports fan himself, enjoying watching games on TV and was a dedicated Ohio State Buckeyes fan.

Dan is survived by his two loving children, Shelly (Troy) Kenily and Michael Falkson; grandchildren, Peyton and Collin Kenily; sister, Jeannine Lemasters; many nieces and nephews; and several close friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, August 22nd, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and will resume from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Schoedinger Northeast Funeral Home, 1051 East Johnstown Road, Gahanna, Ohio 43230. A Funeral Service will follow the next day on Saturday, August 23rd, 2025, at 11:30 AM at Schoedinger Northeast Funeral Home. Services will conclude with internment at Dayton Memorial Park at 2:00 PM in Dayton, Ohio.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages that memorial donations be given to the charity of your choice in his memory.