Earl John "Stig" Steiger

Salina, Utah - Earl John Steiger “Stig” died peacefully at his home in Salina, Utah in the early morning hours of January 13, 2021. He was 93 years old. He was born on August 14, 1927 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Yme John and Ruby Rosella Benson Steiger. He was the second of two children. His mother died when he was three years old and he was raised by Ezel and Ormus Stephenson in Holden, Utah. He attended Millard High School. He married Marilyn Martin on January 17, 1952 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Together they raised five children. Stig was a very hard worker. At an early age he learned to work hard by working on the family farm in Holden, Utah. He earned a living by selling cedar posts and Christmas trees that he cut himself. He was a police officer for Salina City in the 1960’s. He purchased his own truck and drove for FB Trucklines. Because of his safety record he was chosen to haul the Apollo 11 spaceship and moon rock through several western states. In the early 70’s he built and operated Stig’s Western Rancher Club. He loved to grow a beautiful garden and share his apple crop every October. He loved to hunt, fish, and snowmobile. Snowmobiling was his passion. He would snowmobile every week throughout the winter until he was in his 80’s. He was a jack of all trades and could fix anything. Stig was a good husband, father, and grandfather and instilled a strong work ethic in his children. He looked forward to his birthday party every August at Maple Grove, Utah. Stig is survived by his wife Marilyn of Salina, Utah, his children Brent Earl Steiger (Stephanie) of Salina, Utah, Sondra Lynn Black (John) of Delta, Utah, Ferrin Don Steiger (Joy) of Vernal, Utah, Preston Joel Steiger (Mary) of Tucson, Arizona, Allison Marie Downs (Daryl) of Kaysville, Utah, 24 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren, and 2 great-great granddaughters; siblings: Helen Mary Romero of Elk Ridge, Utah. Preceded in death by his parents and Steve Jay Steiger (son), Joshua Ferrin Steiger (grandson), Dannon Scott Steiger (grandson), Jeremy David Downs (grandson). The family would like to express their heart felt thanks to At Home and Hospice of Salina, Utah. Special thanks to Vickie, Kristin, Kamree, and Kylie. Graveside services will be held Monday, January 18, 2021 in the Salina Pioneer Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Because of COVID-19, attendees will be required to wear a mask and practice social distancing. Live streaming of the graveside services can be found at: www.springerturner.com under Stig’s obituary. Burial will be in the Salina Pioneer Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah.