John Steel Jr.

John Steel Jr., 80, of Oskaloosa and formerly Greeley, Colorado, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at his home in Oskaloosa. John Pendleton Steel Jr., son of John Pendelton Sr. and Billie Merle (Hester) Steel, was born September 24, 1943, in Columbus, Georgia. The family lived in Texas until John was 12 and then moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was a 1961 graduate of Wausson High School and then earned his Business Administration Degree from Colorado State University. While in college, he served in ROTC; after graduating, he enlisted in the Army on October 25, 1966. He served in Panama and Nicaragua and was discharged as a Captain on December 25, 1969. While in the military, John married Cynthia Dianne McGregor, and three sons were born to this union. Following his discharge, he and Cynthia made their home in Colorado Springs for a few years and then moved to Greeley, where the family lived for 35 years. For most of his career, John served as CFO of Salud Family Health Center in Greeley. He retired in 2014. John moved to Oskaloosa in 2020 to be close to his son Scott and his family. John enjoyed researching his genealogy and avidly followed the Denver Broncos and the Colorado Rockies. He dearly loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; spending time with them was precious. His family will remember him for his “One-liners.” His family includes his sons: Scott (Dayna) Steel of Oskaloosa, Steve (Michelle) Steel of Fairbanks, AK, and Dan Steel of Cripple Creek, CO; seven grandchildren: Nic (Kilie) Steel of Seattle, WA, Cassi (Trevor) Fitzpatrick of Oskaloosa, Taylor (Abbi) Steel of Pella, Karli Steel of Fairbanks, AK, Kami Steel of Fairbanks, AK, Enoch Steel of Cripple Creek, CO, and Truett Steel of Cripple Creek, CO; and seven great-grandchildren: Rory, Ollie, Ember, Theo, Tully, Leo, and Elli. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by a brother, Charlie. As was his wish, John’s body has been cremated. Graveside memorial services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Old White Cemetery in Oskaloosa. The Oskaloosa Honor Guard will provide military honors. Memorial contributions can be made to the Mahaska Health Hospice Serenity House. Langkamp Funeral Chapel & Crematory has been entrusted with his arrangements.

John Steel Jr.

September 24, 1943 - October 10, 2023