Ed Steinacker Memorial Fund

Edwin "Ed"  Steinacker made a huge impact on anyone who knew him. Ed worked for the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development with Eau Claire Job Service as an Employment & Training Specialist. His work was very important to him. He was always helping job seekers develop resumes, or enhance interviewing skills, advocating for individuals, and providing great moral support. Ed was the nicest, kindest, considerate, loving, and most genuine person you would ever meet. He  dedicated his life to making a positive impact in peoples lives. Ed also had quite the personality. He had a quirky sense of humor and he was always making us laugh with his funny Ed stories. 

Ed was also loved dearly by his family and friends. Ed was survived by his life partner Rufina "Fely" Ybarra and many siblings and family members. He also had many other friends at the Eau Claire Job Center who loved him like their own family.

Ed was born and raised in Milwaukee, WI. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1988 until his honorable discharge in 1992. He loved spending time in the outdoors hunting and fishing. Ed also loved taking his beloved dog Timber out on daily walks. One of his favorite places to walk Timber was in McDonough Park in Eau Claire. Unfortunately, Ed and Timber both lost their lives in that park due to a tragic accident. Ed's time was cut short on this earth, but his legacy should live on forever. He gave so much to the community and we would like to honor his memory by raising funds to install a park bench in McDonough Park. The minimal cost to install a bench is $2,060. If we would raise additional funds, would like to put up a plaque with the bench in memory of Ed.  We would like to install the bench this summer, so would like to complete fundraising efforts by July 1, 2021.