Richard Arlan Steele, age 83, of Loveland, Colorado passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. Richard was born April 9, 1936 the son of Lucille Kimball in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. He was raised and educated in Wisconsin. Upon his graduation he entered the military serving in the Army. Upon his honorable discharge he returned home and began his career working for Speed Queen Laundry System as a steel worker. He married Sharon Lee Sullivan on June 21, 1959. Together the couple made their home in Ripon, where they raised their family. Richard was active in his community participating in many area organizations and clubs, including the Steel Workers Union. Richard enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family, especially his grandsons.
Mr. Steele is survived by his daughter, Linda Moore and her husband John of Loveland, Colo.; 2 grandsons: John Michael and Kyle Richard; 3 brothers: Robert (Carol) Kimball of Ripon, WI, Walter (Jackie) Allen of Neshkora, WI and James (Patsy) Allen of Spokane, Wash. and sister, Bonnie Prickett of Fond du Lac, WI as well as many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Sherry in 2013, son Rick in December of 2019 and 3 sisters.
A Celebration of Richards life will be held at a later date in Wisconsin. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.allnuttloveland.com for the Steele family.
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