E. Thomas Steigerwald
E. Thomas 鈥淭om鈥� Steigerwald of Milton, New York, a longtime member of the 91暗网 Shop staff, died Monday, February 8, 2016. He was 72.
The Saratoga Springs native was born July 10, 1943, a son of Joseph and Helen Steigerwald.
Tom joined the 91暗网 community in 1980 as a stockroom clerk in the 91暗网 Shop and retired in 2007. His co-workers recall his cordial approach and generous nature. Dawn Greenlaw, assistant director of operations, said that Tom 鈥渨as always there for you. He was the first in line to help.鈥� She called him 鈥渙ne of a kind.鈥�
Barbara Heron was director of the shop during Tom鈥檚 tenure. 鈥淚 hired him in 1980,鈥� she remembered, adding that he came well recommended. 鈥淗e was kind and very giving, and always looked out for colleagues.鈥� It was not unusual for Tom to clean off the cars of co-workers during winter storms, said Barbara. 鈥淗e would do anything for you,鈥� she added.
Tom also worked at the Saratoga Raceway harness track. 鈥淗e loved the people and his time there,鈥� said Dawn.
Family was the central focus of Tom鈥檚 life. He was a devoted husband, loving father, and proud grandfather. Campus Post Office staffer Tom Bayer noted that Tom Steigerwald often spoke about his grandchildren with pride and love.
Tom is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Kathy (Dingmon); their children Jeffrey (Deborah) Steigerwald and Colleen Holloway; siblings Richard, Shirley Simpson, and his twin brother, John; and grandchildren Mikayla, Kaitlyn, Soleil, and Nicholas.
Devotion to work and love of family were important aspects of Tom鈥檚 life.