David Steingass was born in Pleasant Township, Henry County, Ohio, on August 1, 1949.
In 1951 David moved with his parents to Holgate, Ohio, where he graduated from Holgate High School. After high school he served in the Armed Forces as a medic, and did a tour of Vietnam.
David moved to Napoleon, Ohio, in 1973 and now lives at 936 Haley Avenue.
He is employed at Campbell Soup Company in the can plant.
His hobbies are following the United States Auto Clubs, auto races and amateur photographer.