RAPID CITY- Kenneth Wayne Steele joined the Lord, his wife Marian and daughter, Jennifer on January 18, 2020 at Monument Health in Rapid City. Kenneth was born October 24, 1926, in Pringle, SD to David and Ellen (Pourier) Steele.

Kenneth was a veteran of the Navy. He was a beloved patriarch of a large loving family. Kenneth enjoy being outdoors, rodeos, fishing, and football. Kenneth was an excellent craftsman and mechanic. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandkids. He was active member of St. Isaac Jogues Catholic church. Kenneth had an amazing sense of humor and a heart of gold. He was a very generous soul. He left a very memorable impression on everyone he encountered.

He was preceded in death by his parents: David and Ellen Steele, his wife, Marian, three sisters: Ruth, Hope and Clara, two brothers: Donald and David, daughter Jennifer and great granddaughter Mackenzi (Danielle)

He is survived by his children: Julia (Rory) Steele, Rockyford, SD; Daniel (Sandy) Steele, Rapid City; Kristine (Tony) Steele, Phoenix, AZ; grandchildren William Steele, Danielle Steele, Meghan (Shawn) Steele, Jory (Anissa) Williams, Mariah (Ryan) Brave Heart, Wylie Keller, Zachary (Lesley) Steele, Jacob Steele and Alexis Williams of Rapid City, his sisters; Barbara (Howard) McGirt, North Richland Hills, Texas, Madonna Adams, Rapid City, DelRae Coleman, Ephrata, PA and his longtime friend Dennis "Butch" Howard.

A visitation will be at 5:00pm on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home with a Christian Wake Service and Recitation of the Rosary at 6:00pm.

Christian Funeral Mass will be offered at 10:00am, Thursday January 23 at St Isaac Jogues Catholic Church. Interment with military honors will be at Black Hills National Cemetery at 12:30pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St Isaac Jogues Catholic Church.