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Thomas Jay “Tom” Steele

Birth	:	21 Sep 1943 Clearfield, Tripp County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	8 Dec 2014 Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Saint Boniface Catholic Cemetery, Clearfield, Tripp County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.2130000, -100.0450000
Description	:	RAPID CITY \| Thomas J. Steele, 71, of Rapid City passed away Monday, December 8, 2014 at Rapid City Regional Hospital after a short, but courageous battle with lung cancer. Tom was born on September 21, 1943 in Clearfield SD, he was the son of Walter and Maybelle (Haag) Steele. His birth was welcomed with excitement, as there were seven girls born before him. Tom was baptized and confirmed at the St. Boniface Catholic Church in Clearfield. Tom spent his childhood on a farm in Clearfield, and later moved with his family to Boulder, Colorado. Tom was a 1962 graduate of ... Read More	RAPID CITY \| Thomas J. Steele, 71, of Rapid City passed away Monday, December 8, 2014 at Rapid City Regional Hospital after a short, but courageous battle with lung cancer. Tom was born on September 21, 1943 in Clearfield SD, he was the son of Walter and Maybelle (Haag) Steele. His birth was welcomed with excitement, as there were seven girls born before him. Tom was baptized and confirmed at the St. Boniface Catholic Church in Clearfield. Tom spent his childhood on a farm in Clearfield, and later moved with his family to Boulder, Colorado. Tom was a 1962 graduate of Boulder High School. Tom was active in sports and a very talented athlete. In 1960, he competed and won the Golden Gloves boxing competition in Colorado. Tom enjoyed car racing and dirt bike riding, and was very proud of the Corvettes he owned and raced. He was married to his high school sweetheart, Margi Powell, and moved to Miller, South Dakota, where he owned Steele’s Service Station. Margi and Tom had two sons. Tom was involved in growing Miller’s fast pitch softball and baseball programs, where he played and coached. Tom continued his education through T.C.I. where he sold cattle nutrition products. He also received accreditation through the Independent Order of Foresters in Rapid City, SD, where he was District Manager over parts of Iowa, South Dakota, and Nebraska. Tom received District Manager of the Year in 1987. Through this employment, Tom was able to live in many states. Tom entertained his family and friends with his jokes and stories. Tom will be remembered as a fun loving person, along with his cowboy ways. Tom was passionate about sports and specifically enjoyed watching the Denver Broncos. Tom enjoyed traveling and had no fear of new adventure two sons, a daughter, love of his life, his siblings, his grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Joyce Mayes and Maureen Williams; and brothers- in- law, Marvin Mayes, Dwight Williams, Jack Lynass, and Jim Flynn. On Saturday, May 23, 2015, Tom's life will be celebrated at the Immaculate Conception Catholic church in Winner, SD, and interment to follow at the St. Boniface Cemetery in Clearfield, SD. In lieu of flowers, condolences and gifts in Tom's memory may be made to Kimberlee (Steele) Jager and family at 1600 S. Nicollet Street, Sioux City, IA 51106.

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Where is Thomas Jay “Tom” Steele's memorial?
Thomas Jay “Tom” Steele's memorial is located at: Saint Boniface Catholic Cemetery, Clearfield, Tripp County, USA.
When did Thomas Jay “Tom” Steele death?
Thomas Jay “Tom” Steele death on 8 Dec 2014 in Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Thomas Jay “Tom” Steele's memorial?
Latitude: 43.2130000
Longitude: -100.0450000

Family Members:

Parent

Walter I Steele

(1909 - 2000)

Maybelle R Haag Steele

(1913 - 2000)

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