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Robert Ellery Steele, age 66, of Edgerton, Ohio passed away Monday, September
15, 2025 at Parkview Regional Hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Robert was born
July 6, 1959 in Montpelier, Ohio to the late Charles Van Every and Janet Nell
(Jerger) Steele. He was a graduate of Edgerton High School. Robert married
Gina Jo Sleesman on December 1, 1991. Robert owned and operated Upward
Computer and Digital for many years providing services throughout the Tri-State
area. He attended Bridgewater Community Church, Montpelier, Ohio and was
Scoutmaster with the Edgerton Boy Scouts of America.
Survivors include his wife, Gina (Sleesman) Steele, of Edgerton, Ohio, his
children, Dustin (Leslie) Sleesman, of Oxford, Pennsylvania, Bailey (Jordan)
Sanders, of Hicksville, Ohio, Keegan (Megan Marik) Steele, of Painesville, Ohio,
Kaden Steele of Perrysburg, Ohio. 5 grandchildren, Henry, Paige, and Owen
Sleesman, Nova and Jace Sanders. Brother, Mike Steele, Sr., of Edgerton, Ohio.
Sister, Yvonne (John) Pierce, of Hicksville, Ohio. Numerous nieces, nephews,
and cousins.
Robert is preceded in death by his parents and a sister-in-law, Sandy.
Visitation will be held 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday, September 19, 2025 at Krill
Funeral Home, Edgerton, Ohio. Funeral service will be held Saturday, 2:00 p.m.
at Bridgewater Community Church, 7984 P-50, Montpelier, Ohio 43543. Pastor
Mark Pitman will officiate. Graveside services and interment will follow in
Farmer Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers: Keegan Steele, Kaden Steele, Dustin
Sleesman, Jordan Sanders, Henry Sleesman, Mike Steele, Jr. Funeral luncheon
will be served following the interment at the Edgerton Church of Christ, 224
Laubach Drive, Edgerton, Ohio 43517.
Memorial contributions may be made to: CPC Women’s Health Resources of
Northwest Ohio.
Online condolences may be given at: www.krillfuneralservice.com