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1943

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2018

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James Steckel Obituary

James B. "Jim" Steckel, Sr. 75 of Hanover, PA and formerly of Randallstown, MD passed away Thurs., June14, 2018 at home. He was the loving husband of Elizabeth "Bette" (Stout) Steckel for 58 years. Born Jan. 26, 1943 in Atlanta, GA he was the son of the late Lt. Col. Chester and Jamie (Clarke) Steckel. Jim was a veteran (totally disabled) of the U.S. Army serving more than 40 years with the retired rank of Command Sergeant Major. Also survived by his children; Angela Steckel and Pamela Miller of Hanover and James, Jr. of Stoverstown: his brothers, Charles, Chester and Lindy Steckel; 12 grand and 2 great grandchildren. Service will be 11am Wed., June 20 at Wetzel F. H., 549 Carlisle St., Hanover, PA. Viewing will be Tuesday, 6 to 8pm and Wed. 10 to 11am prior to service at funeral home. Burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Hanover. To share memories of Jim Steckel, please visit www.wetzelfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Baltimore Sun on Jun. 15, 2018.

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CSM (R) John Nizer

June 18, 2018

To Betty Steckel and Family:
Those we love are as close as a warm memory, as near as a quiet afternoon spent remembering favorite times together.
My sympathy is with you in your loss.

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To the family of James Steckel I would like to express my condolence to you may the God of comfort bring comfort to you with his right arm extended to you Isa.41:10

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