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Shawn Steele Obituary
1961 - 2020
Shawn Samuel Steele, age 59, passed away at home on Thursday, November 5, 2020. He was born in Alexandria, VA on August 10, 1961 to the late Gary and Betty (Wall) Steele. Shawn graduated from Glenville College in WV and worked as a retail consultant for the Schottenstein family of companies for 25 years. He was an avid Harley Davidson rider and enjoyed family vacations, snow skiing, golfing, and cooking. Shawn is survived by his brother, Dathard V. (Cindy) Steele; nieces, Vali Steele and Kia (Manny) Steele Vivar; aunt, June West; and numerous cousins. Family will receive friends 5-7pm Friday, November 13, 2020 at Schoedinger East Chapel, 5360 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus, OH 43232. Masks are required and attendance levels will be monitored to 25 people in the room at a time to maintain social distancing requirements. A graveside service will be held 11am Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Glen Rest Memorial Estate, 3082 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg, OH 43068. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to extend condolences or to share a memory of Shawn.
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Richard Shahan (Ranger Rick)
July 26, 2021
Truthfully, I stumbled across Shawns obituary while searching for his phone number after changing phones. Although we hadn´t stayed in contact as we probably should of the last 15 years, my heart was crushed to hear of this news. We enjoyed so many adventures together over several decades. Having recently retired, I´d hoped to reconnect with him hoping to add to our list of memories. I will miss him dearly. Condolences to his family and many friends.
Karen
November 16, 2020
Doc... I am so sorry to hear this tragic news. May peace be with you and your family as you heal.
Karen (and Rick) Dauer. (Gus and Mary’s daughter)
Joyce Pajalich
November 13, 2020
Doc and Cindy,
There are no words to adequately express our sympathy for the devastation and profound loss you must be feeling. Please know we are thinking of you. May your memories of Shawn comfort you in the days ahead. Our love, Vince and Joyce
Gerry Zeppieri
November 10, 2020
November 10th, 2020
Having worked with Shawn for almost 25 years, what immediately comes to mind was his sense of humor and that he was universally liked by everyone that knew him. He well was known from Texas to Washington St. for the barbecues that he would prepare for entire staffs at every single project.
We will all miss you Shawn,
Gerry
Roy Oxenrider
November 9, 2020
Family of Shawn Steele,
My condolences go out to Shawn's family and all the loved ones he has touched. The Grass Roots had a 1967 hit song titled "Live for Today" and feel this song describes Shawn to the tee.....I will always remember Shawn on many raft trips with that great big smile from cheek to cheek and he never said a bad word about anyone. He is the type of guy who would share is last beer and then put his arm around you. Shawn was a die-hard Harley rider and he bought is second new Hog and threw me the keys and said let me know and I ended up giving rides to everyone at the party. Shawn will be missed and sorry I will not be able to attend his funeral but I will have him in my heart and will say a prayer.
RIP - SHAWN STEELE
Sincerely,
Roy Oxenrider, Las Vegas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5NtzB-voZo
Gail Schell
November 8, 2020
We will cherish our great memories of Shawn, especially pontooning on Buckeye Lake. We enjoyed all the vegetables we received from his huge garden. He frequently sent chili and other delicious dishes he was so fond of cooking. Shawn was a wonderful, generous friend and will be deeply missed. Our sincere sympathy to his brother, Doc, and family. Charlie, Gail, Nate & Mason Schell
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