Marjorie "Marge" E. Steel, 93, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2015 at the Laurels of Defiance.
She was born on January 22, 1922 to William and Anna (Font) Groh in Paulding County Ohio. On March 10, 1940 she married Leo "Bud" Steel, who proceeded her in death on March 27, 1968. She was a former member of Assembly of God Church in Defiance. Marjorie was a widow at the age of 46. She was a homemaker, and raised the youngest three children on her own with her strong faith in God. She enjoyed and loved spending time with her family.
Marjorie is survived by her four daughters, Vicki (Rick) Kiessling, Mary (Louie dec.) Combs, Kathy (Bob) Masterson, and Peggy Steel, two sons, David (Nancy dec.) Steel, and Ronald (Marilyn) Steel, 25 Grandchildren, 43 Great-grandchildren, and 19 Great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Leo "Bud" Steel, daughter, Ruth (George) Underwood, grandson, Bobby Steel, 3 Brothers, 3 Half Brothers ,and 3 Sisters.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Monday, September 14, 2015 at Schaffer Funeral Home, Defiance. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 pm at the funeral home, with Pastor Randy Wilson, officiating. Burial will take place in the Sherman Cemetery, Paulding County.
Memorials are suggested to a charity of the donor's choice.