HUDSON FALLS – Robert Douglas Steele, Sr., 95, of Brenda Drive, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at the Glens Falls Hospital on Wednesday, August 18, 2021.
Born on June 25, 1926 at the Glens Falls Hospital, he was the son of the late Thomas W. and Gladys May (Colson) Steele.
In 1943, Robert graduated from the Hudson Falls High School. The following year, 1944, he enlisted in the US Army. Robert was proud of his service to his country, having spent two years in Japan after World War II.
On May 2, 1948, he married the love of his life, Josephine W. MacEwan.
For many years, Robert worked as a diesel mechanic for Dorns Transportation in Queensbury.
He was a longtime faithful member of the Greater Glens Falls Bible Baptist Church.
He also was the Chairman of the Washington County Conservative Party for ten years.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his son, Paul A. Steele.
Survivors include his loving wife of 73 years, Josephine Steele of Hudson Falls; his children, Robert D. Steele, Jr, Larry K. Steele, JoAnn M. Steele, Diane L. Skinner and Peter B. Steele; 17 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Graveside Service will be conducted at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at Moss Street Cemetery in the town of Kingsbury.
The family suggests that memorial donations be made to the charity of one’s choice.
I am so sorry for the loss of your father, grandfather, great grandfather..my condolences to you all..he was a good honest man…God bless!
To Junk,Frizz,Frog and the rest of the Steele family–Our sincerest condolences for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Andy Watkins and Nancy Creaser Urso
Our sincerest and deepest sympathies. Rest in peace Uncle Bob…
Condolences to All the Steele Families
Prayers for Hearts Full of Fond Memories to Share and Quick Healing from Grief
Bob and Family you were great neighbors on Brooke rd and lifelong friends… RIP Bob
Hugs, Love and Peace
Dan Watkins
So sorry to hear of Robert’s passing. Robert was a long time customer of ours and we always loved to see his smiling face every time he came into our store.
Our sincere condolences to the entire family.
Hans & Lisa Hansen along with the entire staff at I.S. Incorporated
So sorry to hear of Robert’s passing. Robert was a long time customer of ours and we always loved to see his smiling face every time he came into our store.
Our sincere condolences to the entire family.
Hans & Lisa Hansen along with the entire staff at I.S. Incorporated
To all of you, I am so very sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of being in the Steele household as a kid. Your dad was the most even keeled person I knew.
my Husband Duane Waite and I (Joyce Browne Waite) went to high school with the Steels –very sorry about your Dad–he was a great man and well loved in Hudson Falls —your parents were blessed to have each other for so long–may the whole family have blessed memories