Marshall J. Steele, 83, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, March 14, 2011. Marshall was born on April 3, 1927 to the late Melvin and Irene Steele in Shickshinney, PA. He was a proud veteran and honorably served his nation during WWII as a sergeant in the ARMY. He later retired from FORD Motor Company, NJ in 1967. Following his retirement, Marshall became employed by Proctor and Gamble, PA.
He relocated to the Sunshine State in 1988 to Brevard County, where he enjoyed his retirement. In his free time, he loved raising award winning orchids.
He is survived by the love of his life, Walda Whiteley; 2 sons, Gary and Glenn Steele; daughter, Deborah Frederick; extended family, Philip Whiteley and Karin Nunes; sister, Evelyn McKelvy; his beloved dog, Pepe; and many adoring grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Marshalls Life will be held 5:30pm on Friday, March 18, 2011 at Davis-Seawinds Funeral Home in Melbourne.