C. Louis Steinburg Obituary (1930 - 2014)

C. Louis Steinburg, 84, of Normal, died at 11:53 a.m. Friday, July 25, 2014 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington. His memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, July 28, 2014 at First Presbyterian Church, Normal, with Rev. Larry Gaylord officiating. The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. Monday, July 28, 2014 at the church. Carmody-Flynn Williamsburg Funeral Home, Bloomington, is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Illinois State University Foundation"School of Art, Campus Box 8000, Normal, IL 61790-8000. He was born May 23, 1930 in Chicago, the son of Paul L. and Ann L. Dobbs Steinburg. He married Joan M. Davis on August 15, 1954 in Salem and she survives. Also surviving are a son, Richard Louis (Deby) Steinburg of Austin, TX; a daughter, Jennifer Lynn (Timothy) Peterson of Normal; five grandchildren, Lauryn Gould, Delleney Steinburg, Mykaela Steinburg, Hailey Lanier and Matthew Peterson. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Paul L. Steinburg. Lou served in the United States Navy from 1947-1952 attaining the rank of Petty Officer 3rd Class. He earned his bachelors and masters degrees in Art Education from Southern Illinois University prior to continuing his graduate work at the University of Illinois. Lou taught at Western Springs, Carbondale and Southern Illinois University prior to joining the faculty at Illinois State University. An art professor, Lou remained at ISU for 34 years, retiring in 1993. His art work was displayed in various galleries and collections throughout the United States and across the world. Lou was fortunate to have his work placed in many shows throughout Central Illinois. He was a member of McLean County Arts, the Lakeview Museum in Peoria as well as the Peoria Art Guild. Lou was an avid gardener and had a strong interest and vast knowledge of automobiles. A teacher until the end, Lou continued to enjoy instructing students in painting.