FELTON - Nelson H. Steele passed away on Sept. 11, 2017 at home surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Steele worked for Playtex for 43 years, starting at the bottom and working his way up to eventually retiring as warehouse manager. He previously served in the Army National Guard and enjoyed fishing, crabbing, woodworking and riding motorcycles.
Nelson is survived by his wife of 40 years, Jeanie Steele; his son, Michael Steele and his wife Jennifer of Old Bridge, N.J.; two daughters, Jaime Frahm and her husband Adam of Ft. Irwin, Calif. and Jessica Steele and her significant other Mark Lepkowski of Dover; his sister, Sandy Moore of Cambridge, Md.; and two grandchildren, Greyson Frahm and Harper Frahm. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mabel (Evans) and Herbert Steele; and by his motorcycle buddies, Kenny Berry and Kenny Smith.
Funeral services and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Kent County S.P.C.A., 32 Shelter Circle, Camden, DE 19934. Online condolences may be made via www.pippinfuneralhome.com