Kenneth E. Steele, 77, formerly of Meadville and a resident of the Crawford Co. Care Center since April 1995, died there Saturday, July 24, 1999.
He was born in Meadville, August 3, 1921, a son of Walter and Alice Gill Steele. He married Frances Britton January 18, 1942 and she preceded him in death October 15, 1994.
He retired from American Viscose Corp. as a beam repairman after 40 years of service.
He was a veteran of World War II with the US Army. He received four Bronze Stars for his service in Europe during the war. He was a life member of VFW Post #2006. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, woodworking and his family.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Jack (Sandra) Wentworth of Meadville, Linda Marie Welsh of Meadville and Carol Ann Steele of Meadville; a brother, Glenn Steele of McKean; four grandchildren, Debra Custard, Devin Wentworth, Jennifer Calvert and Kimberly Powell; four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a brother, Chester Steele and two infant sisters.
Services were held at Waid Funeral Home.
Interment was in Cochranton Cemetery.
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