In Memory

John Steele (WYHS-Asst Principal & Beechwood Principal)

John William Steele, age 86, Sunday, June 10, 2012, Mt. Carmel East Hospital. Retired Principal Beechwood Elementary School. Charter member Eastview United Methodist Church. Attended Duke University where he played he basketball. Graduate of Otterbein College and received his Masters in Education from The Ohio State University. Taught and coached at Plumwood, Olentangy, Hartford, and Whitehall schools. He was the first varsity basketball coach at Whitehall. Veteran of World War II US Navy. Survived by wife of 65 years, Jeanne; children, Brad (Mary) Steele, Janet Steele, David Steele, Carol Steele; grandchildren, Jennifer, Brian (Tzippora), Eric (Allison), Justin, Sara (Jess) Ramirez, Sean; 13 great-grandchildren; brother, George (Sue) Steele; many nieces, nephews, friends, fellow teachers and students. Preceded in death by parents Charles H. and Minnie Steele. Friends may call Wednesday 2-5 p.m., EVANS FUNERAL HOME, 4171 E. Livingston Ave., where funeral service will be held Thursday 1 p.m. Pastor Tina Fox officiating. Interment Eastview Cemetery, Centerburg, OH. www.evansfuneralhome.net

Published in The Columbus Dispatch from June 12 to June 13, 2012



 
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01/13/21 10:51 PM #1    

Mike Workman (1971)

He Could Swing A Mean Peace Of Wood.I Can Remember First Hand.


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