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Robert I. Steckel Jr.

Allentown, Pennsylvania

Age 90

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DIED
January 8, 2023
AGE
90
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Allentown, Pennsylvania

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Robert I. Steckel, Jr., 90, of South Whitehall Township, passed away January 8, 2023 holding the hand of his high school sweetheart and wife of 71 years, Elsie (Jessen). Bob ("Red") was born in Easton, PA., the son of Robert I. and Ethelyn (Bachman) Steckel, Sr. He graduated from Phillipsburg...

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My condolences to you Elsie and the family. It was an honor to work with Bob for several years in Corporate Accounting. He was a very nice person and was of the highest integrity. May you be comforted by God´s grace.

Elsie and family, I worked with Bob for many years at Air Products. He always was a dedicated and very professional employee. He also had a great sense of humor and was admired by his employees and managers. He was a very ethical person and I always knew whatever Bob did it was correct and in accordance with the highest level of professional standards. To say he was a dedicated Dodgers fan is an understatement. He was a very pleasant person and it was a pleasure to work with him. I have...

I remember Mr. Steckel and his support at our Basketball games. To your family we pray for the Peace that passes all understanding be with you all.

I fondly remember Mr. Steckel from my working time at Walbert Animal Hospital. He was a loving pet dad and always spoke highly of his family and the Dodgers! Wow, so very sorry to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers to his family and friends. Thank you again dear sir, for your service. Much heartfelt love, Nicole

We were so sorry to read that my parents neighbor Bob had passed away. My dad, Frank enjoyed walking across the street to talk with Bob. My mom Lulu spoke fondly of Elsie. I think much of the conversation was about sharing the bounties from their gardens and recipes. Condolences to the Steckel family. Gargagliano daughters: Maria and Aug Fix and Vicki and Joe Poretta PS My husband Joe Poretta was from P-burg too.

Elsie and family Sad to hear of Bobs passing. He will be missed by many. I will always remembmy him as my friend and coworker at Air Products. God bless his soul. Kerm Roth

Christine & Family, I am sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved father. My sincere condolences for you & your family. You are in my thoughts & prayers during this difficult time.

Bob and I worked together for several decades at Air Products. Personally, he will always be remembered for his Professionalism and that special talent of calling a spade a spade.....but in a nice way. It was an honor to be his co-worker. My condolences to the family, Arny Kaplan

Bob and I worked together for several decades at Air Products. He will always be remembered for his Professionalism and that special talent of calling a spade a spade.....but in a nice way. It was an honor to be his co-worker. My condolences to the family, Arny Kaplan