Calvin David Steele

Calvin Steele (87) of Winter Garden, FL passed away Friday, December 23, due to complications from a fall suffered earlier that day. Calvin was a native of Orlando and a graduate of Orlando High School. He is preceded by his wife of 62 years, Jane Steele, and survived by sons David (JoAnne) Steele of New Smyrna, FL; Kent (Marsha) Steele of Setauket, NY; and daughter Cherie (Bobby) Ruhle of Ocoee, FL. Calvin had nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren, with one on the way. Calvin worked for many years in the banking industry, and was president of First National Bank of Pine Hills for a time as well. Calvin was involved with several civic clubs including the Rotary Club and the Pine Hills Boys Club. After retirement he worked part-time for USPS delivering mail, until he quit to care for his wife. In 2004 he and Jane moved to Winter Garden. "Mr. Calvin" had the reputation as a friendly neighbor with the greenest thumb. He was everyone's buddy, and even after a speech debilitating stroke in 2011, was still able to speak his mind with the few (often colorful) words left. He will be missed by all who knew him. In lieu of sending flowers, please consider planting something in your yard in remembrance of Calvin