ROCKYFORD | Kenneth H. Steele, 61, took his journey home to be with our Lord on August 16, 2015. He died at Rapid City Regional Hospital where he had been bravely battling cancer and pneumonia which had taken its toll. Kenneth, affectionately known as Kenny by family and friends, was born on April 18, 1954, in Rapid City, SD, to David L. Steele Jr. and Theo M. Steele. Kenny grew up in Rapid City. While a student at Rapid City Central High School, Kenny excelled in diving and gymnastics tumbling. At the age of 18, Kenny enlisted in the United States Navy. Following his discharge from the Navy, Kenny attended the University of South Dakota, where he pursued a major in Health, Physical Education and Recreation and Psychology. Kenny earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 1982. Following his graduation from the University of South Dakota, Kenny pursued a post-graduate degree in the same field of study, with an emphasis on child development. Following his educational endeavors, Kenny worked in various cities throughout the United States, but he always returned to the Black Hills of South Dakota. In late 2009, Kenny married his wife, Phyllis. To those of us that really knew him, he was a kind hearted and loving man who will be greatly missed. He is survived by his best friend and loving wife Phyllis and his six children whom he loved very much, Matthew (Melissa) Hales, Amanda (Randall) Larrabee, Tony Hales, Jerrad Hales, Alexia Hales, and Donovan Hales; his brother, Ronald (Trude) Steele, Virginia; his sister, Rachel (Robert) Marsh, Rapid City; his brother, David (Margaret) Steele III, Hot Springs; his sister, Joan Steele, Colorado; four grandchildren: Saria, Olivia, Gabe, Kira (he said they were fun and appreciated having them in his life, he had a pet name for each of his grandbabies); six nieces and nephews including his closest niece, Christina Marie Hendricks; three aunts: Del Rae Coleman, Madonna Adams and Barbara (Howard) McGirt; uncle, Kenneth Steele; and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, David (Jumbo) Steele; and his mother, Theo Steele. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home. Services will be start at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with Rev. Asa Wilson officiating. Interment will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis, with full military honors provided by the Rushmore VFW Post 1273 and the US Navy Honor Guard.