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Wilson Richard Steele III, 72, of Circleville passed away on August 1, 2025. He was born on April 18, 1953 in Fulton, NY to Wilson and Esca (Morrison) Steele II. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son Wilson Richard Steele IV and his siblings Leon Steele and Joann Detillon. Wilson is survived by his wife Sharon Leeann (Starner); children Angela Hart, Michelle (Carl) Robinson, Gary Hoffman Jr. (Mikki Fowler) and Christine (Steve) Tomlinson; 12 grandchildren; several great grandchildren and by siblings Karen Rogel, Bonnie Harmon, Linda Gonzales and Richard Steele. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at noon at Wellman Funeral Home, Circleville with burial to follow in Maple Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 10-noon.
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1455 North Court Street, Circleville, OH 43113

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