| Name |
Steele, Christian P |
| Birth |
28 Jan 1927 |
Bellefonte, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States  |
| Gender |
Male |
| Death |
28 Nov 2023 |
College Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States |
Address:
Mount Nittany Medical Center |
| Obituary |
30 Nov 2023 |
State College, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Centre Daily Times |
- Christian P. Steele, Sr.
January 28, 1927 - November 28, 2023
Bellefonte, Pennsylvania - Christian P. Steele, Sr., 96, of Bellefonte, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College. Born on January 28, 1927, in Bellefonte, he was the son of the late John Lambert and Lydia (Curry) Steele. On September 11, 1952, he married his beloved wife, Helen L. (Dillon) Steele, who preceded him in death on February 25, 2023, after sharing over 70 years of marriage together.
Christian was a 1947 graduate of Bellefonte High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy from January 1945 until July 1946, and again in the United States Marine Corps from October 1950 until January 1952, during World War II and the Korean War respectively. After being honorably discharged from the service, he worked as a laborer for Cerro Copper and Brass for 44 years until his retirement. Some years after retiring, he went back to work at Sam's Club as a door greater. He remained there for another 18 years.
He is survived by his three children, Debra (Roger), Phil (Linda), and Allen (Angela), three grandchildren, and one great grandchild.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by two brothers and three sisters; he was the last of his generation.
Funeral services and burial will be private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of Wetzler Funeral Service, Inc. in Bellefonte.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.wetzlerfuneralhome.com.
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| _UID |
DEBC6344C692EE11A1D49E5ED0630E216B39 |
| Oldest Known Ancestors |
Paternal Line: Jacob Steele, b. 26 Dec 1791, Bellefonte, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States d. 9 Jan 1862, Pleasant Gap, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Maternal Line: Lydia Curry, b. 13 Sep 1899, Pennsylvania, United States d. 5 Oct 1983, Bellefonte, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Person ID |
I14129 |
Family Tree |
| Last Modified |
4 Dec 2023 |
Our Family History
1927 - 2023 (96 years)
