

He enjoyed sports and lit up the phone lines every time the Buckeyes played. He relished his role as chief information officer of the Steele clan and his family looked forward to his frequent newsy updates that kept us connected over the miles. Fred loved to banter and was known for his quick wit and sense of humor. He was a devoted husband who expressed his love through his steadfast and generous care. He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Edward, brothers, Robert and Bruce his sister, Anna brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Janice and Henry “Hank” Borch and William and Jean Hanahan.įred was a role model for his family and leaves a legacy of love and loyalty we will cherish. Carl (Bonnie) Steele of Port Clinton, OH, Mark (Candice) Steele of Decatur, Ga., and Tod (Tracie) Steele of Columbus and granddaughter, Hannah Steele. His wife of nearly 66 years, Shirley (Hanahan) Steele, whom he married August 8, 1948, preceded him in death August 4, 2014.įred is survived and will be dearly missed by his daughter, Paula (Chris Baker) Steele of Columbus sons, Dr.

Clunk VFW Post #4111 Lisbon Rotary and an OSU Alumnus for 62 years. Welsh American Legion Post #275 Wilfred J. Steele was a WWII veteran, having served in the U.S. He was a member of the New Lisbon Presbyterian Church, where he had served as a deacon. Steele was born Januin Lisbon, a son of the late Harry and Martha (Felton) Steele, and had lived his entire life in the Lisbon area.įred was a mechanical engineer and had worked for Chester Hoist for 36 years, retiring in 1989.
