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Dennis R. Steele, 69 years, of Defiance passed away Monday, December 7, 2020 at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance. Dennis was born September 12, 1951 in Paulding, Ohio, the son of the late Dorris and Myrtel (Wilcox) Steele. He was a 1969 graduate of Paulding High School. Dennis worked for John Manville as a Machine Chief for 43 years. He married Julia M. Eis on November 12, 2011 in Defiance, Ohio and she survives. Dennis loved spending time outdoors, hunting and fishing. He could often be found spending time with his high school friend, Ron Phlipot. Dennis cherished the time he spent with his wife and family.
Surviving is his wife, Julia Steele of Defiance; son, Dennis Paul Steele of Defiance; stepson, Chad Stambaugh of Fort Wayne, Indiana; two grandchildren, McKenzie Steele and Kaden Steele; two sisters, Grace Marshall and LeeAnn Boyd. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents; infant brother, Carlos Steele and two sisters, Katie Flint and Vicky Long.
To honor Dennis’ wishes there will be no visitation or services held. Arrangements are in care of Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home, 206 North Lynn Street, Bryan.
The family asks those remembering Dennis to make memorial contributions to a charity of the donor’s choice.