Rosa L.

"Rose" Steele

Rosa L. "Rose" Steele, age 77, of Paulding, OH passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, surrounded by her loving family.

Rose was born August 2, 1944 in Pike County, KY to the late Braska (Calhoun) Winters. On June 9, 1984 she married Paul V. Steele. They built their life together in Paulding where they were previous owners of the North Pole. Rose was retired from PC Workshop. Rose was active in the Paulding County Senior Center. She was a lifetime member of the Eagles Ladies Auxiliary #2405. Rose loved scratching off lottery tickets, playing bingo, casino trips with "Her Girls", and shopping on the jewelry network. She also loved her spoiled cats! Anyone who knew Rose knows she was the most generous person and would help out anyone in need.

She is survived by her husband Paul; daughters: Braska (Jim) Huffman, Pursefnee (Staggs) Nance, Cheryl Tyner, and Katina (Kevin) Petrey; son, Billy White; "Her Girls": Pursefene (Ron) Scarbrough, Holly Taylor, Emma, and Alex; "Her Boys": Allen Wayne, Konner, Jace, and Mason; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.

Rose was preceded in death by her mother; sons: Dennis Branch and Tracy Harless; siblings: Ann, Allen, and Jim; her in-laws, Vance and Dorothy Steele.

Funeral service will be held at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at Den Herder Funeral Home with Pastor Dwayne Richardson officiating. Private burial will be held at the convenience of the family in Rochester Cemetery, Crane Township.

Visitation will be 4:00 PM until time of services on Wednesday, July 20, 2022.

Memorial contributions may be made in Rose's name to Paulding County Senior Center, 401 E Jackson St., Paulding, OH 45879 or Friends of Felines Rescue Center, 14597 Power Dam Rd., Defiance, OH 43512.