Richard Louis Steinke Jr., 71, of Brooklyn, IA passed away Sat. June 16, 2018 at his home.

A graveside memorial service is 10:00 a.m., Wed. June 20, 2018 at Oak Hill Cemetery, Belle Plaine, IA. Memorials may be made to BGM Community Schools. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.hrabakfuneralhome.com

Richard was born Feb. 25, 1947 to Richard Sr. and Margaret (Stambaugh) Steinke. He attended Belle Plaine schools until moving to rural Brooklyn where his family purchased their family farm. Richard graduated from BGM High School in 1965. Following school, he worked for Amana, then began working the family farm full time. He took great pride in his farm, working it as a show farm, as he kept it a beautiful and immaculate place.

Richard liked cars of all makes and models and spending time with friends. He was a member of Farm Bureau.

He is survived by his friend and longtime farming partner, Mark Doty of Brooklyn; Mark's children, Mason, Kailee, Kyle, Mallorie and Mashayla; good friends, Kori Doty of Grinnell, Merle and Gloria Doty of Grinnell, Jim Cline of Guernsey, Marilyn Goodlow, Linda Maschmann both of Brooklyn.

Richard is preceded in death by his parents.