Raymond Steele Obituary
He was born on November 3, 1966 in Ravenna, Ohio to Pete and Carol Steele. Ray was an avid fisherman and whether by the river or on the lake, he found peace and joy in the quiet moments spent by the water. He also loved disc golf but most of all he shared his love of animals with his wife, Becky. He worked as a very accomplished tool & die maker for the majority of his working years.
He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Rebecca (Becky) Martin Steele; his father, Pete Steele; mother, Carol Cottrill Steele; loving brother, Dale Allen Steele (Jeanette); one loving sister, Cynthia Steele (fiancé Brian); uncle, Curtis Cottrill and aunt, Linda Cottrill Welty all of Ohio. He is also survived by nephew, Tyler Steele; niece, Brianna Steele; nephew, Peter Kaminski (Katelyn) and niece, Courtney Reulbach (Justin). Ray was preceded in death by uncles, Dale Cottrill and Bill Welty.
Ray will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He was a man that you always knew was in the room as his personality was as big as his heart.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM at St. Stephen the First Martyr Catholic Church, Sanford, NC.
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John &Shwila Tally
March 8, 2025
We are so very sorry for your loss. John enjoyed getting to know Ray during his time at Ingersol-Rand. He will be missed. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Love and deepest sympathy, John &Sheila Tally
Scott Dickerson
March 4, 2025
Ray was a great guy. Lighthearted and funny. I feel blessed to have known him. My Condolences To his wife and all his family!! He will be missed!!
Todd and Patricia Brookhart
March 4, 2025
Our prayers are with you Becky and family, Raymond was like a brother from another mother, I am so glad I was able to spend time with him working and playing, we will all miss him but will never forget
Jennifer Walton (Hobson)
March 4, 2025
My love, thoughts and prayers go out to Becky and the entire family during these difficult times. I knew ray and Becky since a small child and always looked forward to spending time with them. He will truly be missed by all.
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