Charles S. Steele

Charles S. Steele of Cedarburg was called to his heavenly home on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at the age of 80.

He was born to Sylvester and Vera (nee Lund) Steele on June 7, 1940. Charles married Gail Jordan on Sept. 17, 1995, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Grafton.

Charles is survived by his devoted wife Gail; his children Tanya (Pastor Timothy) Gerbing, Toni Rae (David) Hofhine and Pastor Timothy (Alexis) Steele; stepchildren Scott Jordan and Laurie (Peter) Bartsch; grandchildren Bobby (Bethany) Gerbing, Meghan (Tyler) Mapson, Hannah (Jacob) Burke, Olivia Gerbing, Caleb Gerbing, Eliana Steele, Isabel Steele, Michael Steele and Gabriel Steele; great-grandson Henry Mapson; and brother Gary Steele. He is further survived by other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A funeral service for Charles was held at 1  p.m. on Monday, March 15, 2021, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 701 Washington St., Grafton, WI 53024.

The family received visitors on Monday at Eernisse Funeral Home, 1167 Washington Ave., Cedarburg, WI 53012, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. prior to the service.

Charles was laid to rest at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery in Grafton.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to St. Paul Lutheran Church.

Eernisse Funeral Home of Cedarburg is assisting the family with arrangement. Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com.