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Robert Steele Obituary
1944 - 2020
Robert Lee Steele, age 78, of Columbus, died unexpectedly Wednesday, December 23. 2020 at Mount Carmel East Hospital. He was born January 27, 1942 in Amherstdale, West Virginia, the son of Raymond and Jennie (McGuire) Steele. Robert was an retired electrical motor repairman who worked many years with Mid-Ohio Electric and Shoemaker Electric Company's. He also just retired from his mowing business, Steele Suburban Farm. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Thelma J. Steele; son, Rodney L. Steele; grandchildren, Tiffani C. Steele and her partner Jordon Donaldson, Rodney L. Steele, Jr. and wife Alex N. Steele; great-grandchildren, Owen Robert Steele and Roman P. Steele; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, "Mike" Clifford Rawlins and wife, Cathy, Randy Rawlins and wife, Frieda and Kathy Wells. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a son Rickey Lee Steele and sisters Barbara Sheldon and Betty Nickles. Veteran U.S. Navy. Robert was a dedicated and passionate husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather known for his sense of humor. He was a hunter, sportsman and loved horses, especially his quarter horse, Paige. Friends may call 4-7pm Thursday, December 31, 2020 at SCHOEDINGER EAST, 5360 E. Livingston Ave, Columbus, OH 43232. Attendance levels will be monitored to comply with social distancing requirements and masks are required for family and friends. Private interment South Webster, Ohio at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St Jude Children's Hospital, Memphis, TN, in his memory. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to send condolences or share a memory with Robert's family.
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Irene “Belcher’ Villafranca
December 30, 2020
My Uncle Bob was a warming, loving, and compassionate man. On thing I will always remember about him is his beautiful smile. When I was a little girl I had a crush on him. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Rest In Peace Uncle Bob.
Mike Rawlins
December 28, 2020
Bob was my brother and good friend I will miss him dearly. My best hunting buddy, miss you brother
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