Raymond C. Steele, 78, passed away July 23, 2016. He was born in Akron and lived in the area all of his life. He retired from Schrader-Bellows Co. and was an Army veteran. Raymond was preceded by his wife, Jacqueline and is survived by daughters, Stephanie (Roy) Klepper and Kimberly (Kelly) St. Andre; six grandchildren, one great-grandson; and brothers, Joseph and William. Funeral service will be held at the Prentice-Conley Funeral Home, 1154 Kenmore Blvd., on Wednesday at 12:30 p.m., officiated by Pastor Gordon Hayberg. Burial with military honors will follow at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. Friends may call from 10:30 to 12:30 p.m. Donations, if desired, may be made to www.clearblueproject.com.