Albert Edward Steele, Sr.

Albert Edward Steele, Sr., 97, of Washington died on December 4, 2017, in the Donnell House. He was born November 13, 1920, in Washington, a son of the late Russell Lee Steele and Frieda Ruetschi Steele. Albert graduated from Cameron High School, WV, class of 1938 He served in the United States Army, in the South Pacific, in Japan from 1942-1946. On October 9, 1942 he married Alice “Pearl” Bennett, who died on January 22, 2012. Albert owned and operated C&E Imports in Sterling, VA. He also was owner of Magellan’s Flower shop in Alexandria, VA He was a former member of West Washington Methodist Church. Albert enjoyed bowling, golf, fishing, and loved gardening. Surviving are a son, A. Edward (Linda) Steele, Jr., of Lake Fredrick, VA; two daughters, Donna S.(Jerry) Pyne, of Malvern, PA, Alice Marie (Larry) George, of Washington; a brother, Orval J. Steele, of Washington; two sisters, Dora Coen, of Missouri, and Norma Ruschell, of Fort Drum, FL; seven grandchildren, Ed Steele, Scott Steele, Christine McKinnon, Vanessa Pyne, Michelle Krueger, Larry George, and Alice Diane George; and nine great-grandchildren. Deceased are a brother Russell Steele; and three sisters, Helen Gray, Retha Conklin, and Shirley Myers. Friends will be received on Sunday, December 10, 2017, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., in the William G. Neal Funeral Home LTD, 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, where services will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Monday, December 11, 2017. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Gardens, McMurray.