Our Past

2021: Next generation takes over at Steve's Auto Sales

Compiled by Erin M. Gentz
Posted 1/13/26

Jan. 13, 2021: Steve and Michele Lindle sold their business, Steve’s Auto Sales in McCausland, to their daughter, Heidi Holst, and grandson, Brady Ernst. The Lindles had owned business for 50 years and said the time was right for them to retire. Longtime employees Mike Gross and Lloyd Claussen planned to stay on at Steve’s. “I’m looking forward to building on what’s already established, and to continue something that’s been so successful and has had such a good reputation,” said Ernst. “I feel so blessed to be able to be taking it over,” added Holst.

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