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Marvin Steel

April 9, 1939 — September 15, 2024

Marvin Steel

Marvin Lee Steel, age 85 of Riley, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024, at his residence.

He was born on April 9, 1939, in Oak Hill, the second oldest son of seven children to James and Mary Katherine Steel.

On December 3, 1966, he married Nancy Jo Sutton in the Blue Rapids United Methodist Church. She preceded him in death in 2023.

Marvin was a foreman for Reece Bridge Construction. He built bridges across the United States. He loved working with his hands doing such things as woodworking and gardening. He had a wondering spirit for travel and enjoyed the rich history of American. He was very creative and never met a stranger he couldn’t talk to.

He is survived by two daughters, Brenda Steel Marshall and husband Frank of Rowlett, Texas and Giggit Rena’ Peterson of Branson, Missouri; three grandchildren, Nicole Myers, Brooke Myers and Franklin Marshall, and one great grandson, Leon Myers.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Thursday, September 19, 2024, at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home with Pastor Brian Smith officiating.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 20, 2024, in the Riley Cemetery with Pastor Brian Smith officiating.

Memorials may be made to the Marvin Steel Memorial Fund to be designated by the family at a later date. Contributions may be left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

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Past Services

Visitation

Thursday, September 19, 2024

6:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)

Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home

303 S. Broadway, Riley, KS 66531

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Graveside Service

Friday, September 20, 2024

Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)

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