James Earl Sternenberg, 85 was born on June 22, 1937 and passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Anna Leah (Rees) Sternenberg. He is survived by his brothers John and Robert, his children Karen Marie, Robert Steven and wife Lauren, and James Enst, and his grandchildren Pamela and Brion.
Jim was a Scout Leader in our community for many years. He helped many boys achieve Eagle Scout status, including his two sons. One of his greatest moments was being awarded with the Silver Beaver for lifetime service to the Boy Scouts of America.
He was an engineer and inventor. He held several patents for various valves and was proud that one of his designs was used in the lunar lander.
He will be greatly missed.
A visitation for James will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., on Friday, September 30, 2022 at Waltrip Funeral Directors, 1415 Campbell Road, Houston, Texas 77055. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 1, 2022 in Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.waltripfuneraldirectors.com for the Sternenberg family.