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Robert Steele
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this
gentle man has been a part of P.S.T for 26 years, whether he
wanted to or not. He's been called upon to help build sets,
work backstage, videotape performances, run crowd control,
organize intermissions and even make an occassional cameo
appearance on stage. However, the biggest demand placed on
him has been to be patient with his crazy, elusive wife
Bonnie Steele.
Robert died February 02, 2009. Here is his Obituary:
Robert Steele, of Congress Drive
in the Town of Trenton, passed away at his home Monday evening, February 2,
2009, after a valiant battle with lung cancer. He was 58 years old. Robert John
was born in Rockford, IL on August 22, 1950, son of Robert H. and Shirley
Ostrander Steele. He grew up in Boscobel and eventually his family moved to
Fredonia and then Port Washington, where he graduated from Port Washington High
School in 1969. After his schooling, Robert began working at Voeller Mfg. After
the company was sold, he was hired by the new owners, now called Voeller Mixers,
Inc.
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with his 38 years as a machinist at Voeller, he held many part-time jobs.
Supporting his family was his top priority. On May 11, 1974 he was united in
marriage with Bonnie Lee Schmucker at Friedens Evangelical Church in Port
Washington. Together they built a home in the Town of Trenton and raised two
sons. Other than his family, his passions were fishing, hunting, his Harley and
gardening. Robert was also very involved with the Port Washington Summer Theatre
Company for 28 years. He did everything from building sets, playing cameo roles,
working stage crew, selling concessions and videotaping to crowd control. Robert
will always be remembered for his off-beat sense of humor, his honesty and his
integrity.
Robert is survived by his wife Bonnie Lee and their sons Lucas (Kay) Steele of
Sheboygan and Nathan (Deborah) Steele of Port Washington. He is further survived
by his father Robert H. Steele of Wauzeka, sister Tamara (Mark) Short of
Kenosha, parents-in-law William & Doreen Schmucker of Lake Geneva,
brother-in-law Alan (Mary) Schmucker of Port Washington, other relatives and
many dear friends. He is preceded in death by his mother Shirley McDaniel and
step-father Vince McDaniel. A Memorial Gathering will be held at Memories, (Hwy
LL and Lake Drive in Port Washington) on Sunday, February 15th. The family will
receive guests from 5-6PM, and will be followed by a celebration of Robert’s
life. At his request, Robert’s remains will be placed at a family cemetery near
Boscobel, WI. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family are suggested.
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