Curtis D Steele

Curtis D Steele obituary, Melbourne, FL

Curtis D Steele

Curtis Steele Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ammen Family Cremation & Funeral Care - Melbourne on Mar. 10, 2026.
Curtis Delieu Steele, Born in Medina, Ohio to Curtis and Viola Steele, Curtis and his family moved to Melbourne, FL when he was 3 years old.

A graduate of Melbourne High School in 1968 and earned a certificate at Brevard Community College in 1972.

When he was 18 years old, he enlisted into the US Army and volunteered for service in the Vietnam War from 1969-1972. He worked with the MAC-V division and trained at Fort Benning, GA.

Other than living in Melbourne, Curtis spent time in Clewiston, FL working with US Sugar Mill, in Saudi Arabia working with the Saudi Airlines and Antigua working in the power station.

Curtis was known to be an Avid gun enthusiast, Harley Davidson biker/enthusiast and a well-known machinist. Survived by his wife of 41 years Beth and his two sons Anthony and Jonathan.

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