Charlotte, Michigan
Delbert Roy “Doc” Steele Jr. was born on May 28, 1924, the son of the late Delbert Roy Steele Sr. and Gertrude (Johnson) Steele, and passed away on July 29, 2015 at the age of 91. Delbert enlisted in the Navy in February, 1942, when he was not yet 18 years old and served until February 1976. During World War II he served in the Battle of the Coral Sea in May 1942; Midway in June 1942; Guadalcanal in November 1942; Bougainville in November 1943; New Guinea in May 1944; and Iwo Jima in February 1945. He was preceded in death by his parents and 9 brothers and sisters; Surviving to cherish his memory are his wife, Vada; daughters, Susan Henneman and Debbie Clemence; grandchildren, Andrew Clemence, Kristine Henneman, Leslie Clemence and Sophie Clemence. A Memorial service will be held Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at 11 am at First Congregational Church of Charlotte, 106 Bostwick St. Charlotte, MI 48813. Interment will be held at Fort Custer National Cemetery, 15501 Dickman Road, Augusta, MI 49012. The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.grlansing.com.
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