Joseph Randolph Steiner

Joseph Randolph Steiner Joseph “Joe” Steiner 1934 - 2019 Joseph Randolph Steiner was born in 1934 in Oronogo, Missouri to Guy and Pearl Wilson. After the death of his father in 1936 Joe and his twin sister JoAnne were adopted by Pete and Lois Steiner of Yates Center, Kansas. Joe passed away on June 25th surrounded by his family after suffering a series of strokes while battling the latter stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Joe enlisted in the Navy in 1952 as an E1. He became interested in providing medical support and pursued that interest through the US Navy’s Medical Service Corps where he became a Corpsman. Joe continued in the Medical Service Corps and served until 1977 when he retired at the rank of Lieutenant Commander (LCDR). During his tenure in the military he served overseas in Japan and a tour in Vietnam. His last duty station prior to retirement was as the Hospital Administrator at Oak Knoll Naval Hospital in Oakland, California. LCDR Joe Steiner was recognized as an outstanding Naval Officer, distinguished health care administrator and respected humanitarian. He received many commendations acknowledging professional achievement in the superior performance of his duties while serving at the Naval Regional Medical Center, Oakland, California from February 1972 to July 1975. Joe was considered an impeccable naval officer and astute administrator. He was awarded the Naval Medal of Commendation by the Secretary of the Navy for “His exceptional professional ability, initiative, and ironclad dedication to the Navy Medical Department reflect great credit upon himself, the Medical Service Corps, and the US Naval Service." After Joe retired from the US Navy in 1977 he moved the family back to Eugene Oregon. Joe attended the University of Oregon where he completed his graduate work earning a masters degree in counseling. In 1983 The National Association of Addiction named Joe the Oregon Counselor of the year and later he was recognized as the National Counselor of the year. After 5 years of successful private practice he joined the Serenity Lane Staff as Treatment Director in Eugene. In 1991 he moved to Portland as the Outpatient Director for Serenity Lane. After his retirement from Serenity Lane he continued his work in addiction treatment as a consultant. Joe is survived by his five children, Joseph Steiner II, James Steiner, Gregory Steiner, Cheryl Steiner and Geoffrey Steiner, all of Eugene, 12 grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and his twin sister, JoAnne Ewing. A special thank you to the Signature Hospice team for their loving care of our father. A private memorial service will be held at Lane Memorial Gardens.