Lynn Steinke

Lynn Alden Steinke, 76, of Mandan, ND, passed away at home surrounded by family on November 6th, 2026.

He was born in Minot, ND, on February 15th, 1950. He graduated from Bismarck High School in 1968 and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Art and Political Science from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN. Drafted in 1972, he spent the next six years in the Air National Guard to stay close to home. Lynn married the love of his life, Nancy Larson, on June 9th, 1973. Together they raised two sons in Bismarck and later Mandan.

Lynn spent years as an optician with Benson Optical, Ellingson Eye Clinic, and Dakota Eye Institute. He retired in 2016. Lynn loved taking pictures. He was also an avid collector of cameras, lenses, radios, and tools. He enjoyed working on projects, fixing things, and solving problems. He also helped to make things easier for Nancy, by building accessible walkways to their home. One of his favorite places was Pelican Lake in MN. He enjoyed fishing with family, especially with his grandchildren. He was a very patient and kind man. His family will miss his witty sense of humor, which is one of the greatest characteristics he passed on to his sons.

Lynn is survived by his wife of 53 years, Nancy; His sons; Gregory (Tracy) of Dayton, MN, and Kurt Steinke of Bismarck; five grandchildren, Zac (Lizzy), Jered, Jenna, Tony, Elliana; one great-grandchild, Rhett; three siblings, Susan Seminary (Steve Sharkey) of Bismarck, Kristine Knutson of Silver Spring, MD, and Richard Steinke (Trisha Wright) of Dublin, OH; many in-laws, nieces, nephews, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Bernice.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 3rd at 11:00 a.m. at Buehler-Larson Funeral Home, 1701 Sunset Drive, Mandan. Lunch to follow. Burial information to come.