Humble public servant who worked selflessly on our behalf (phillyBurbs.com) Humble public servant who worked selflessly on our behalf By SIMON CAMPBELL Bucks County Courier Times With a typical lack of fanfare, the recent announcement by state Rep. Dave Steil that he is retiring from politics is a blow to our commonwealth. We live in a time when state legislators are constantly scourged by the media and in many cases, rightfully so. But Dave Steil never fit the mold of self-serving politician. I have known Dave for about two years and have perhaps gotten to know him better than many constituents, given our work together on the teacher strike issue.