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Donald J.
Steely, 66, of Lancaster, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday,
July 3, 2011 at his residence.
He was the
husband of Janis L. Snoke Steely, with whom he was married to for
34 years. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Lloyd W.
and Edna R. Schlereth Steely.
Don had worked
for the Donnelly Corporation in Lancaster for 43 years, until his
retirement in 2007.
Very
interested in science, rocketry and aeronautical engineering, he
had designed a bi-propellant rocket, fueled by liquid and oxygen,
with a speed of 600 mph and a 10 mile ceiling. He had been
recognized by the US Air Force for his studies in aerospace. As a
young man, he was the Reserve Grand Champion of the Lancaster
County Science Fair and traveled to Seattle, WA for the National
Science Fair.
He also
enjoyed photography, and was very devoted and dedicated to the
care of his wife.
Friends are
respectfully invited to attend the Graveside Funeral Service on
Thursday, August 11, 2011 at 11AM at St. Joseph New Catholic
Cemetery, 10 Charles Rd., Bausman (Lancaster), PA, with the Rev.
Michael Messner officiating. To send an online condolence, please
visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr Funeral Home &
Crematory 560-5100 |
