Eric Armand Steinhoff

CASA GRANDE - Eric Armand Steinhoff, 76, of Casa Grande died on Oct. 9, 2016.

Mr. Steinhoff was born on Oct. 18, 1939, in Michigan to Clint and Alma Steinhoff. He was a loving, hardworking, dedicated husband, father and local entrepreneur.

A resident of Casa Grande since 1970, he operated a number of successful local businesses, including the Dairy Queen restaurants and Sweet Pea Nursery. He also worked for Arizona Public Service Co. for 17 years, coached several softball teams and donated his time to multiple community organizations.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Beverly Bernnie Steinhoff; four sons, Darren, Curtis, Craig and Chad; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

The memorial service will be held Monday from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at J. Warren Funeral Services, Cole & Maud The Gardens Chapel.

Donations may be made to the Casa Grande Union High School girls soccer team.