Mr. Joseph Brian Steiger

A much-loved son, brother, and uncle, Joseph Brian Steiger, of Sykesville, MD passed away suddenly on July 31, 2018. He is survived by his parents, Brian Steiger and Elizabeth Mayhew Steiger; sisters Julia Chambers and her husband Chad, Colleen Navia and her husband Alex, brothers Charlie and Jeffrey Steiger; nephew Mason Navia, and nieces Madelyn Chambers and Nora Navia. He will also be missed by 20 aunts and uncles, numerous cousins and many friends. Joe was born August 7, 1987 and lived in Germantown MD for the majority of his life. As an infant, Joe was diagnosed with a non-specific form of Muscular Dystrophy. He fought through his challenges and became a resilient young man. He was an inspiration to all who knew him. Joe always maintained an unwavering interest for the things that brought him joy. In his teenage years scouting was very special to him. Joe progressed quickly through the ranks and achieved Eagle Scout, something that only six percent of scouts achieve. Joe reached this amazing accomplishment when he was only 13. He graduated from Seneca Valley High School in 2005. While there, he lettered in football. There wasn’t a Friday night when you wouldn’t find Joe decked out in his jersey, driving his scooter onto the field to bring water to the players. Joe was an avid football fan, always ready to root for his beloved Ravens. He watched every game, knew every player, and loved going to training camp and meeting the players. Of special importance to Joe was his remarkable friendship with Matt Stover. Matt always took the time to visit with Joe both on and off the field. They maintained that friendship throughout Joe’s life. As a young adult, Joe became quite the technology geek. He even started his own webpage helping people. The most amazing part is that his skills were self-taught. This is when his love for The Big Bang Theory started. Joe was beyond a huge fan of the show. He had seen every episode and could recite each episode’s lines. His dream came true in 2015 when he was able to tour the The Big Bang Theory set and meet the cast. We were blessed with almost 31 wonderful years with Joe. He inspired us with his courage and positivity. He is already sorely missed. Our hearts are broken, but we know he struggles no more and is at peace. The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 5, 2018, from 1pm - 2pm at Haight Funeral Home and Chapel, 6416 Sykesville Road in Sykesville where a memorial service will follow at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Muscular Dystrophy Clinic at Johns Hopkins Hospital. https://secure.jhu.edu/form/neuro

Mr. Joseph Brian Steiger

August 7, 1987 - July 31, 2018