April 12, 1939 — September 7, 2025
Albert Steinberg, 86, of Britt, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society in Forest City.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, September 15, 2025, at Faith Bible Church in Britt with Rev. Todd Holman officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church.
Memorials may be directed to WHAS (West Hancock Ambulance Service).
Albert Steinberg, born on April 12, 1939, in Talsi, Latvia. At the age of five, Albert immigrated to the United States via ship, facilitated by Lutheran Social Services, and settled in Boone, Iowa. Raised by his foster parents, Emil and Loretta Harten, he was baptized and confirmed at Augustana Lutheran Church in Boone. Following his education, Albert began his professional journey working at a local grocery store for several years before moving to Garner, where he worked for a farmer. On March 30, 1968, he married Phyllis Ryerson at the Britt United Methodist Church, and together they resided in Britt throughout their married life. Albert’s career included positions at Forester Travel Trailers in Forest City, Britt Tech, and Marting Manufacturing in Britt. After retiring, he dedicated his time to providing custom lawn care services in the Britt area and accompanied Phyllis on her craft-related travels throughout the Midwest. A member of the Polka Club of Iowa, Albert enjoyed traveling across the four-state region with Phyllis to attend dances and events. He was honored to be recognized as the Polka King of Iowa by the club. Albert was a member of the Hobo Days Association and an organizer of the Sunday Hobo Day Craft Show with Phyllis, which they helped start.
Albert is survived by his wife, Phyllis of Britt; sister-in-law, Martha Dawson of Britt; nieces and nephews; and close friends, Ray Christensen of Britt and Terrel Brock and his family of Forest City.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Emil and Loretta; parents-in-law, Herbert and Opal Ryerson; sisters-in-law, Karen (Tom) Keepers and Mary (Ole) Smidt; brothers-in-law, Ollie Dawson and Paul (Carol) Ryerson; and a nephew, Gary Ryerson.
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