Philip Steinhauer

Philip Filhart "Bub" Steinhauer of Royal Oak, Michigan, age 52, died suddenly on Friday, December 28, 2012. He was born in Detroit on August 8, 1960, the son of Judith nee Bogetta and Gerald. Phil spent his early years in Wayne and his high school years in Chelsea, Michigan. He attended Ferris State University, where he studied business, enjoyed fraternity life, and made life-long friends. On May 15, 1993, he married Kirstin Filhart and she survives along with their beautiful sons, Tyler and Troy. Phil began his career in Chicago and later moved back to Michigan to join his father in his business, Professional Insurance Associates, eventually becoming a partner. This family business has grown with Phil, 2 brothers and his wife all playing integral roles. Phil loved sports both as a player and a spectator. He was an avid and loyal fan of UM and Detroit teams, but most of all he loved watching his boys play. He and his family treasured their time at their second home in Petoskey, where they spent summer days boating and winter days skiing, often with friends who were always welcome to join them "Up North." If you met Phil, you knew that he had a marvelous and enviable ability to promptly draw you in as a friend. Just a month before his own death, Philip eulogized his father, Jerry, to the theme, "Just Me and My Dad." In addition to Kirstin, Tyler and Troy, Phil is survived by his mother Judi, grandmother Hilda, sister Krystn Robert Stephens, brothers Martin Nancy, David Kelly and Matthew Anne; parents-in-law, Lynn and Joanne Filhart and sisters-in-law, Marsha Dave Livingston, Julie Peter Francis and Denise Johnson, as well as many nieces and nephews. Memorial gathering Wednesday, 2 p.m. until time of memorial service, 4 p.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W. 11 Mile Rd. 4 blocks E. of Woodward, Royal Oak. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the American Heart/American Stroke Association are appreciated. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com.