Kenneth "Kenny" Steele

Kenneth Arthur “Kenny” Steele, 53, of Jeromesville, died Thursday, November 12, 2020 at home, surrounded by his loving family.

Friends may call Wednesday from 2 to 3 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  Private graveside services will be held at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.

Kenny was born February 16, 1967 in Ashland to Kenneth Jay and Mary Lou {Aukerman} Steele.

He served in the U.S. Navy for four years.

He married Susan Tippens on August 11, 2001.

Kenny worked at International Paper for 35 years. He was a member of the American Legion. Kenny was a hard worker and enjoyed spending time at the lake with his family and grandchildren.

Kenny will be deeply missed by his wife of 19 years; children Jennifer (Mike) Haney of Ashland and Michael (Ashley) Tippens of Lexington; grandchildren Nalia Haney, and Calen, Holden, and Savannah Tippens; sisters Jennifer (Mike) Watson, Christine (Chuck) Rowe and Karen Neece all three of Ashland, Carolyn (Roger) Jackson of Wooster and Janet Steele of Columbus; brother-in-law Michael Horner of Wooster; nephew Brody Horner (Paige Springhetti) of Wooster; numerous nieces and nephews.

Kenny was preceded in death by his parents and brother Charles “Chuck” Steele.

“When we lose someone we love, we must learn not to live without them, but to live with the love they left behind.”