Robert Ellery Steele

Robert Ellery Steele, age 66, of Edgerton, Ohio passed away Monday, September 15, 2025 at Parkview Regional Hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana.  Robert was born July 6, 1959 in Montpelier, Ohio to the late Charles Van Every and Janet Nell (Jerger) Steele. He was a graduate of Edgerton High School.   Robert married Gina Jo Sleesman on December 1, 1991.   Robert owned and operated Upward Computer and Digital for many years providing services throughout the Tri-State area.  He attended Bridgewater Community Church, Montpelier, Ohio and was Scoutmaster with the Edgerton Boy Scouts of America. 

Survivors include his wife, Gina (Sleesman) Steele, of Edgerton, Ohio, his children, Dustin (Leslie) Sleesman, of Oxford, Pennsylvania,  Bailey (Jordan) Sanders, of Hicksville, Ohio,  Keegan (Megan Marik) Steele, of Painesville, Ohio,  Kaden Steele of Perrysburg, Ohio. 5 grandchildren, Henry, Paige, and Owen Sleesman, Nova and Jace Sanders. Brother, Mike Steele, Sr., of Edgerton, Ohio.  Sister, Yvonne (John) Pierce, of Hicksville, Ohio.  Numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Robert is preceded in death by his parents and a sister-in-law, Sandy.

 Visitation will be held 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Friday, September 19, 2025 at Krill Funeral Home, Edgerton, Ohio.  Funeral service will be held Saturday, 2:00 p.m. at Bridgewater Community Church, 7984 P-50, Montpelier, Ohio 43543.  Pastor Mark Pitman will officiate.  Graveside services and interment will follow in Farmer Cemetery.  Serving as pallbearers:  Keegan Steele, Kaden Steele, Dustin Sleesman, Jordan Sanders, Henry Sleesman, Mike Steele, Jr.   Funeral luncheon will be served following the interment at the Edgerton Church of Christ, 224 Laubach Drive, Edgerton, Ohio 43517.

Memorial contributions may be made to:  CPC Women's Health Resources of Northwest Ohio.

Online condolences may be given at:  www.krillfuneralservice.com

The Krill Funeral Home, Edgerton, Ohio is honored to serve the family of Robert Steele.