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Roderick J. "Rod" Steele

Roderick Steele Obituary

STEELE-Roderick J. "Rod", age 69 of Omaha, born 7/28/1937, in Hartington, NE. Graduated from Stanton High School Class of 1955. Longtime Federal Employee, Coached Midget Football in Omaha Area for many years, Former Employee of Miller Park Golf Course. Survived by wife, Vickie Steele; sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and Linda Steele, South Sioux City, NE, Chris and Laurie Steele, Glenwood, IA, Matt Steele Wayne, NE; grandchildren, Ben, Noah, Drew, and Maggie Steele, Kristen Steele, and Lou Mason; brother, Chris Steele; sisters, Shirley Arens, Mary Miller, Kathy Costa, Jean Kelly, Maynon Dalphond, Sue Teuton, and Doreen Bruneau; many nieces and nephews, friends.
Funeral Service 10:00 AM Thursday at Blessed Sacrament Church (3020 Curtis Ave). Interment Calvary Cemetery. Visitation: 5:00 - 7:00 PM Wednesday with Wake Service: 7:00 PM Wednesday at Blessed Sacrament Church. Memorials: Blessed Sacrament Church 3020 Curtis Ave. Omaha, NE 68111. ROEDER MORTUARY
2727 North 108th St. 496-9000

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Published by Omaha World-Herald from Nov. 27 to Nov. 29, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Roderick Steele

19 Entries

Sandi Rippe

December 1, 2006

To my friend, Rod. I will miss you so much. I will our phone calls. You are the most thoughtful person that I have ever met. The kids in Syracuse will miss getting quarters from their "Grandpa Rod" at the Syracuse baseball games. You treated my girls with such kindness and love. There will always be a special place for you in my heart. You are the apple of Ben's eye. We are all better people for knowing Rod Steele. May God Bless Rod's family.

Mary O'Dell

November 30, 2006

Vicki and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Rod. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We have some wonderful memories of our days at the Corps of Engineers.

Cathy and Cesar Martinez

November 29, 2006

Rod was so devoted to his family. He was truly one of a kind. I will always admire the way he cherished Kristen. He was a wonderful grandfather. Your family was blessed to have him. You'll be in our thoughts and prayers.

Mary and Larry Bauer

November 29, 2006

What struck me about Rod was that he was genuinely interested in people. He could strike up a conversation with a stranger on the street, and 10 minutes later they were friends. His friendliness was never fake. He was the real deal. We will miss him. Our prayers are with Vickie and the Steele family.

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Carl Wirth

November 29, 2006

Vickie and the boys and their families...my prayers are with you at this time, Rod always treated me with respect and love that it was not hard to feel the same way back to him. Always so proud of those sons of his, anytime I saw him he would always brag about all the wonderful things you were doing. And when ever I would see him at the pool he would always show off one of the grandchildren. What a wonderful man that was such a joy to know. Hopefully I will see you all over the next few days, if not, again he and all of you are in my prayers. God Bless, Mr. Wirth (Carl)

Anne (Albright) Terry

November 28, 2006

Vickie and Family, I was deeply sorry to hear of your loss. Rod was a wonderful man, he will be missed by all those whose lives he touched. May you find comfort in knowing that he is with his Heavenly Father. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.

Katie Beauchene

November 28, 2006

Rod, you will be missed. I always enjoyed waiting on you in the pharmacy.
Vickie, I hope you know that you are in my prayers and thoughts.
Katie Beauchene (Drugtown Pharmacy)

Pat Bridges

November 28, 2006

Vicki and Family, I am so sorry to read of Rod's passing. I remember the happy go lucky fellow who used to stop in at the Corps payroll office. You will all be remembered in my prayers.

Robert Taylor

November 28, 2006

Words can't express how sorry I was to hear that Rod had passed away. I will always remember going to his football practices and coming over to the house while Chris and I were growing up. May god bless you Vicki,Chris,Jim and Matt and watch over all of you and the rest of your family.

Kevin Wheelock

November 28, 2006

Dear Vicky and family,
We are so stricken with the loss of Rod, a devoted friend. Our deepest sympathy is with you all, we send to you our most heartfelt love and prayers. Rod was a wonderful and caring man, we will miss him. Our comfort comes in knowing he is with our Father in heaven. Blessings, Kevin, Teresa and Tyler Wheelock

November 28, 2006

Dearest Laurie, Chris, Lou, and Kristen, We are so deeply sorry for your loss of dad and grandpa. Our prayers are that your family will be comforted by his love for you and your wonderful memories together. May God lift you up as you deal with this heartache.
With warm thoughts and love, Beth, Lory, Jennifer, and Patty

Joy Stilmock

November 28, 2006

Know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers. My children knew Rod as "Grandpa Rod" as he attended so many of Ben's games and activities. He was kind to all and always had words of encouragement and support for everyone. He will be greatly missed.

JOYCE WILSON

November 28, 2006

YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.

Mary O'Dell

November 28, 2006

Dear Vicki and Family,
So sorry to hear about Rod. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours at this time.

Tony & Glenda Marra

November 27, 2006

Please know we are keeping all of you in our prayers. We are in shock here. He was a dear friend for so many years. Your family will miss a happy soul who brought such joy to you all.

Rita O'Brien Van Dieken

November 27, 2006

May God hold you all in the palm of his hand at the loss of this very special person. With many thoughts and prayers. Love Rita

David Osegueda

November 27, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. He was a great man and will be missed by all who knew him.

Doreen Bruneau

November 27, 2006

To Rod's family: Although we will miss Rod a great deal, he will be looking down upon each and everyone of you, guiding you through your days. He was your family leader here on earth and now God has chosen a special angel to watch over all of you. He was a good husband, father, brother, son and grandpa. Rod we love you and miss you very much. Your sister, Doreen

Julie Monaco

November 27, 2006

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I will miss Rod coming in to visit with me. He is a very kind man with lots of love for his family ! You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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