William J. Steele

1943 - 2017

William J. Steele obituary, 1943-2017

BORN

1943

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Westlawn-Hillcrest Funeral Home

5701 CENTER ST

Omaha, Nebraska

William Steele Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 21, 2017.

Steele, William Joseph Jun 29, 1943 - Jun 20, 2017 Preceded in death by parents, Henry and Pauline Steele. Survived by wife, Irene Steele; daughter, Kim (Kevin) Brown; sons, Jason (Sarah) Steele, Sean (Becky) Steele; grandchildren: Cayden, Bridgette, Ethan, Eve, Adeline, Grace, Margaret, Sebastian, Eleanor. William was a Vietnam Veteran and proud Marine. He retired from the Union Pacific Railroad after over 30 years. His passions in life were his beloved wife, his children and his grandchildren. William attended every one of their sporting events. He was loved by all who knew him and never met a stranger. VISITATION: Sunday, from 5-7pm, at Crosby Colonial Chapel. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Monday, 9am, at St Wenceslaus Catholic Church. Interment Omaha National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please send donations to: The Disabled Vets, St. Francis Shelter to aid Homeless Veterans or Abundant Harvest Food Truck. www.harvesttruck.org/give CROSBY BURKET SWANSON GOLDEN Colonial Chapel 11902 W. Center Rd. 402-333-7200 www.crosby-burket.com

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June 26, 2017

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Jessica K, RN

It was such a joy to care for Bill for those few short weeks. Meeting you, Irene, and your beautiful family was such a breath of fresh air. I loved coming into his room, even though I got stuck away from it for so long! I will not forget him and hope to stay in touch with you. You and your family are in our prayers for grace, comfort, peace, and rest. Zoey says she is praying for you.

June 25, 2017

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Troy Crawford

My dear friend Irene...Andy and I send our love to you and your family...you are in our thoughts and prayers...with deepest sympathy...Troy and Andy

June 23, 2017

To my brother in arms and brother in Christ, may you Rest In Peace and may light perpetual shine on you until we meet again.

Mike Thomson, Colonel, US Air Force (Retired)
Warden, St Isidore Episcopal Church,
The Woodlands, TX 77380

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