Anneliese M. Steudle, age 84, of Fairview, joined her husband in eternal life on June 19, 2012 at The Home at AuSable Valley Community in Fairview, MI. 
Anneliese was born in Eutingen, Germany on August 23, 1927 to Karl and Luise Baier.  She was a star track and field athlete in her youth and was a member of the German National Basketball League.  She married Rudolf on October 25, 1946.  The couple moved to the United States in 1951, settling in Detroit.  They were members of the German/American Cultural Center in Detroit for many years.  Anneliese was a homemaker, and later became office manager for her and Rudolf’s company:  Expo Tool & Die in Madison Heights until retiring in 1990 when the couple moved from Rochester, MI to Fairview, MI.  Anneliese enjoyed gardening, cooking, mushroom picking, and was an avid soccer fan.
Surviving are her son Manfred (Alicia) Steudle of Bloomfield Hills, MI; her daughter-in-law Irene Steudle; 5 grandchildren:  Angela, Bridgette, Garrett, Cheryl, and Meredith; 2 great-grandchildren:  Blake and Logan; 1 sister Emilie Romeo; and 1 brother-in-law Martin (Bridget) Steudle.  She was preceded in death by her parents; 2 sisters:  Luise and Hilda; her husband Rudolf in 2004, and her son Rudolf in 2006.
Visitation will be on Thursday, June 21, 2012 from 3-8 PM at Lashley Funeral Home, Mio, MI, with Funeral Services at 7 PM .  In accordance with Anneliese’s wishes, cremation will follow the funeral service.
Memorial Donations may be made to AuSable Valley Community, Fairview, MI or to Hospice Advantage West Branch, MI.
Arrangements by Lashley Funeral Home, Mio.