Mark Charles Steinhauser

Mark Charles Steinhauser, 59, of Bastrop, died Tuesday, May 10, 2016. Mark was born in La Grange on April 28, 1957, the son of Alfred “A.C.” Steinhauser and Paula Mae (Siebel) Ehlert. He married Deborah Billeck on Oct. 1, 1983 in La Grange. He worked as a Director of Engineering Operations at Colorado Valley Telephone for over 30 years. Mark enjoyed working outside, collecting guns, traveling, watching old westerns and John Wayne movies. He is survived by his wife; daughter, Jessica Steinhauser of Bastrop; son, Matthew Steinhauser of San Marcos; sister, Ann Steinhauser of La Grange; mother, Paula Mae Ehlert; father-in-law, Henry Billeck; sister-in-law, Theresa Billeck-Zuniga and husband, Franciso Zuniga of Austin, brother-in-law, Brian Billeck of San Antonio; two nieces: Abby Steinhauser- San Miguel and Dara Billeck; three nephews: Brandon Billeck, Stephen Billeck, and Damon Billeck. He was preceded in death by his father and mother-in-law, SuNell Billeck. Memorial services will be held on Friday, May 13, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home in La Grange. Family will receive family and friends from 12 to 2 p.m., Friday, May 13, 2016 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are to be made to: Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter, 240 Svoboda Lane, La Grange, Texas 78945 or a charity of one’s choice. Family and friends can view and sign the guestbook online at www.lagrangefunerals.com. Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home in La Grange is in charge of arrangements.