STEELE Cdr Robert Livingston, USN (ret), 81, of Griffin Gate Drive, Lexington KY passed peacefully at his home on December 20, 2017 at 8 pm after a long battle with dementia and cancer. Bob is survived by his wife, Darlene Croasman Steele of 20 years and his six children, son, Breck Steele and five daughters, Laurie Davey (Dean), Victoria Logue (Frank), Carol Steele (Tony Risley), Caroline Steele (Carlos Morales) and Kate Steele (Justin Southern); two sisters, Peggy Beaty and Carol Hayes (Pete); six grandchildren, Daniel Flynn (Rebecca), Andrew Flynn, Griffin Logue, Joe LeMay, Sam LeMay, and Sophia Yoshimoto; three great grandchildren, Ellis, Isla and Ryan Flynn; Sister-in-law--Kathy Kilgore (Bill), nephews, William Sebring (Shelley) and Christopher Sebring; grand niece, Julia Sebring; Cousin Sandi Tompkins (Robert); and many extended family relatives. Bob was born in Corregidor, Philippines and is preceded in death by his father, Col Preston Steele, mother, Jean Herbert, aunt, Connie Archer, sister, Terry Steele. Bob is a graduate of the Staunton Military Academy (1954), United States Naval Academy (1960) and MIT in Naval Engineering. He served 20 years in the United State Navy in submarines and retired 1980. He was the Technical Director for the American Society of Naval Engineers and retired 2006. He is a member of the Second Presbyterian Church and served as deacon. Bob has a long history of military in his family and close ties to Lexington, father, Col Preston Steele (WWII), grandfather, Capt Theophilus Breckinridge Steele, great grandfather, Dr Theophilus Steele married Sophinisba Breckinridge, daughter of Robert Jefferson Breckinridge, a very influential member of Second Presbyterian Church. A Graveside service will be conducted 2:00 pm Thursday, December 28, 2017 in Lexington Cemetery by The Rev. Canon Frank Logue. Special Thanks to Bob's Caregivers, Home Health nurses and therapists and the Hospice team. Bob struggled for ten years with dementia and cancer and now is at peace. He was proud of his country and his service and is loved, remembered and respected by many. In Bob's memory, please support your local Alzheimer, Cancer and Hospice Associations. View and sign the guestbook at: www.milwardfuneral.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Sponsored by Lexington Herald-Leader.
4 Entries
Nick Nichols
December 26, 2017
Thank you for your service, Commander!
Leonard Marr
December 26, 2017
To the Steele Family,
On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on Robert's passing. We grieve with you on the loss of your loved one and our shipmate. The SUBVETS will have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and Robert will always be remembered as a Brother of the Phin and a great Patriot.
CDR(SS) Robert Livingston Steele
US Navy Submarine Veteran Retired
Now on Eternal Patrol
Sailor Rest Your Oar
Your Shipmates Have The Watch
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate
Charleston Base Submarine Veterans
Nick Nichols, MTCM(SS) USN Ret.
Base Chaplain
Nick Nichols
December 25, 2017
On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans (USSVI), I offer our sincere condolences on Robert's passing. You and your loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers. We are forever grateful for Robert's service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service. To our Brother of the Phin we say, Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones who remain. Thank you for your service to our country.
"Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way" 2 Thess 3:16
Robert Livingston Steele CDR(SS), US Navy, Now on Eternal Patrol.
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate.
Bill Dixon, National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI.
Bill Dixon
Coworker
December 25, 2017
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 results
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read moreWhat kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read moreWe'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreIf you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read moreLegacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreThey're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read more