Fred Steele
July 17, 2015
Fred Steele, 76, passed away with his loving family beside him on Friday, July 17, 2015 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston.
Fred was born on January 25, 1939 in Chariton, Iowa to Cecil and Catherine Steele. He graduated from North High School. Fred worked for AMF for nearly 30 years. He served in the Iowa National Guard for six years. Fred worked out at Aspen Gym daily and enjoyed woodworking and photography.
Fred is survived by the love of his life of 30 years, Nancy Loomis; his children, Jeff Steele, Mary (Steve) Schmidt, Cheri (David) Judge and Jerry Loomis; sister, Doris Smith; grandchildren, Joe, Becca, Jeff, Michael, Nicholas, Nicole, Joshua, Lucas and Jacob; great-grandchildren, Roman, Haley, Mili, Destiny, Maria and Caleb; and a host of extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Frank Steele.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
CeliaShaverJordan
07/23/2015
I remember Fred from our high school days, my boyfriend and I used to double date with Fred, he was a wild and crazy guy, but a lot of fun.
North High Classmates
07/22/2015
He was a great football player at North. Also, he won a championship table tennis tournament at Warren Harding Junior High in front of the whole assembly. He was a fantastic dancer in high school and the girls loved to jitterbug with him.
Dick Kail
07/21/2015
I will miss my old buddy from junior high and senior high school. We sure had some good times in our youth, like the time we hitch hicked to Chicago at 15 years old. You were the proud owner of a 1939 Ford and I had a 1940 Ford and we loved to dance at the Don Bell Teen Hop!
Jeff Schmidt
07/21/2015
Miss you already Grandpa Fred!!! Love you!!