James Ace Steiner IV

James Ace “Jim” Steiner IV, 83, of Labadie, Missouri, formerly of Pacific, Missouri, passed away at his home on October 19, 2026. He was born on August 27, 1943, in Biloxi, Mississippi, to James Ace Steiner III and Doris M. “Dottie” (Hampton) Summers.

Jim graduated from Belleville Township High School with the Class of 1961 and worked as a railroad manager for BNSF Railway. His love of trains was part of both his working life and the interests he enjoyed.

Jim enjoyed rock hunting, searching for another find to add to his collection. He collected coins, loved the sound of Elvis singing gospel, and held his faith in God close to his heart. He loved his family deeply.

His back porch was one of his favorite places. Jim could sit on the back porch with a good cigar and watch the birds. It was a place where he could relax and enjoy the simple comforts of home.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife of 33 years, Janet Lee (Schuck) Steiner; his daughters, Jana M. Steiner Reasons and Amanda Victoria Steiner; and his sister, Toni K. Elms.

Jim is survived by his children, James Ace (Becky) Steiner V, Charlie (Robin) Niel, and Rebecca Steiner; his grandchildren, Tony Schaefer, Courtney Steiner, James Ace Steiner VI, Abby Stepp, Katelyn Stepp, Isaac Stepp, Dean Stepp, Samuel Stepp, and Cordelia Niel; and his great-grandchildren, Michael Schaefer, Jacob Schaefer, and Rebecca R. Steiner.

He also leaves his siblings, Pam Lewellen, Judy (Jim) Holland, Jeffrey Summers, JoAnn (Paul) Conrad, and Claudia (Dale) Addie, along with many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.

Serving as pallbearers will be Harvey Lewellen, James A. Steiner VI, Josh Holland, Jared Holland, Brandon Elms, Kyle Addie, J. R. Pflasterer, and Joshua Stepp. Tony Schaefer will serve as an honorary pallbearer.

Memorial contributions in Jim’s honor may be made to the International Rett Syndrome Foundation, a cause especially meaningful to Jim and his family.

https://www.rettsyndrome.org/get-involved/donate/

Family and friends are invited to gather in remembrance of Jim on Monday, October 26, 2026, at Lake View Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens in Fairview Heights, Illinois. Visitation will begin at 10:30 am in the Glock Chapel followed by the funeral service at 12:30 pm, with Pastor Ron Habermehl officiating.

Folling the service, Jim will be laid to rest beside his family at Lake View Memorial Gardens.