Rosalie Ann (Mullen) Steele was born October 13, 1926 in Holden, Missouri and departed this life on January 13, 2021 at Adrian Manor in Adrian, Missouri at the age of 94 years and 3 months.
She was the daughter of Wilkes and Gertrude Marie (Christiansen) Mullen.
Rosalie spent her younger years in Holden, Missouri, graduating from Holden High School in 1944. After graduation she worked at an ammunitions plant in Kansas City, Missouri.
In 1947 she met Lale Randolph “Randy” Steele. After their marriage, they made their home in Pleasant Hill, Missouri.
Rosalie worked several places after her marriage including Bendix and the Pleasant Hill Garment Factory before taking a position with Western Electric in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. She worked 20 years for Western Electric before retiring in 1983.
Rosalie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She took great pride in her family and their accomplishments.
Rosalie was active and dedicated member of the Community of Christ Church of Pleasant Hill, Missouri. She worked tirelessly for her church, volunteering whenever and wherever she was needed. Rosalie was also a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary Post #3118 of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, the Pioneers of America and, served for many, many years as an election poll worker for Cass County, Missouri.
In her spare time, Rosalie enjoyed knitting and crocheting. She also enjoyed quilting and had made quilts for all her family, which they each treasure. Rosalie loved to bake bread and was known far and wide for her pecan cinnamon rolls which she gifted to her family, friends, even her doctor, and she always took a big tray to share with the other poll workers at her polling place each election day.
Rosalie was preceded in death by her husband, Lale Randolph “Randy” Steele on January 17, 2004; her parents, Wilkes and Gertrude Marie (Christiansen) Mullen; two brothers, Max Mullen and Marvin Earl Mullen and two sisters, Dorothy Elizabeth Bixby and Rena Mae Ellis.
She is survived by two sons, Allen Steele and wife Sheryl of Adrian, Missouri, and Francis Wayne Steele of Baytown, Texas; one daughter, Marcella (Steele) Ruehter and husband John of Omaha, Nebraska; six grandchildren, Brian Steele and wife Stephanie of South Weber, Utah, Eric Steele and wife Kara of Kansas City, Missouri, Timothy Steele and Angel Steele both of Baytown, Texas, Kyle Ruehter and wife Alex, and David Ruehter all of Omaha, Nebraska; four great-grandchildren, other relatives and many friends.
Graveside Service and Interment for Rosalie Ann (Mullen) Steele will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Hill, Missouri, with Evangelist Don Carlile officiating.
The family suggests contributions to the Pleasant Hill Community of Christ Church and may be mailed to: Community of Christ Church, P.O. Box 115, Pleasant Hill, Missouri
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Rosie was a good friend and It has been my pleasure to know her for many years.
I have known rosie for many years. Sending sympathy to family.
To the the family. We express our condolences.
so sorry for your loss, I remember her when I was a kid
very sorry for your loss
My condolences to Allen and Wayne. Blessings on both of you and your families. Lots of fond memories of your parents at athletic events and us guys playing cards at your house. Always good things to eat and those cinnamon rolls were awesome!
Allen, Wayne and Marcella, I am so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. She loved you all very much and had a long life. I’m sure she is with you still in spirit.
We will miss Aunt Rosie and wish all of the family the healing power of happy memories. May she rest in peace and may God grant each of you healing and peace. Trudy Paddack and Vicky Paddack
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