This story was updated on July 7 with obituary information and funeral arrangements.
Christine “Chris” Wisniewski Steinmann, the wife of Ewing Mayor Bert Steinmann, passed away on July 2.
Born in Trenton, Chris was a lifelong resident of Ewing Township. A graduate of Cathedral High School in Trenton, she previously worked for the New Jersey State Police before becoming a full-time mother to her three children. She later served as office manager for Ewing Sports before retiring.
“A parishioner of the Church of St. Ann in Lawrence, Chris found great joy in life’s simple pleasures,” says Steinmann’s obituary. “She loved tending her garden, creating beautiful crafts, cheering on her beloved Phillies, pampering her dogs, and watching a good rainstorm roll in.”
“But above all, her greatest happiness came from time spent with her family. She especially cherished her role as grandmother, and nothing brought her more pride or delight than her grandsons, Travis and Ethan Bennett, whom she adored beyond measure.”
Predeceased by her parents, Paul Wisniewski and Martha and Walter Makarewicz; her in-laws, Hans and Carolyn Steinmann; her daughter, Nico Steinmann; and her son, Jeremy Bert Steinmann, Chris is survived by her beloved husband of 58 years, Bert H. Steinmann; her daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and John Bennett of Ewing; grandsons Ethan and Travis Bennett; goddaughter Michelle Prunetti; nieces and nephews,and many other relatives.
Friends may call Thursday, July 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Church of St. Ann, 1253 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrence. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated following visitation. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Chris Steinmann can be made to Arc of Mercer County Foundation, 180 Ewingville Road, Ewing, NJ 08638.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartmann Funeral Home, 2830 Nottingham Way, Mercerville.
In a message to the community posted online, Ewing Business Administrator Aaron T. Watson shared the following statement:
“Dear Ewing Community,
“It is with deep sorrow that I share the news that Christine Steinmann, the beloved wife of Mayor Bert Steinmann, has passed away.
“Christine and Mayor Steinmann shared more than 58 years of marriage—a lifetime of love, devotion, and partnership. She was a cherished member of our Ewing community, and her quiet strength and grace were evident to all who had the pleasure of knowing her.
“Please keep Mayor Steinmann and his family in your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.”
With sympathy,
Aaron T. Watson, Business Administrator
The publishers and staff of the Ewing Observer and Community News Service extend their heartfelt condolences to Mayor Steinmann and his family.
Christine Steinmann.,
