Robert Stephen "Steve" Edgell Obituary (1947 - 2014)

Robert Stephen "Steve" Edgell, age 67, of Elwood, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2014, at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital following an extended illness.Steve was born on March 31, 1947, in Elwood to Robert Edgell and Saundra (Gray)Peters.Steve graduated from Wendell Willkie High School in 1966.Steve served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War where he was honored two Purple Hearts.On July 11, 2000, he married Margaret (Rhodes) Edgell.Steve retired in 2005, from Chrysler Corp. after 30 years of service as a Cutter Grinder.He was a member of the UAW #685, 28th Infantry Association, American Legion, Alexandria Eagles, Life member of Howard County Vietnam Veterans, and Life member of the Elwood VFW Post #5782.Steve was not only a huge fan for theGreen Bay Packers but an owner.Steve loved to ride his motorcycle with his beloved Jazzy Brothers. Steve is survived by his loving Wife, of 14 years, Margaret (Rhodes) Edgell of Elwood, Daughter, Satin (Bill) Partlow of Frankton, Grandson: Michael Partlow & Great Grandson Christian Partlow 3 Brothers, Rod & (Pat Foudray) Edgell of Marion, Tim& (Susie) Edgell of Marion, and Tony & (Angie) Edgell of Elwood, Sister, Cheri Singer & (Terry Beamer) of Alexandria, Step Son, Ryan & (April) Rhodes of Terre Haute, Several Nieces & Nephews Steve was preceded in death by his Father, Robert Edgell, Mother, Saundra Peters. Funeral service will be at 11:00 am Monday, July 21, 2014, at Dunnichay Funeral Home, Elwood,with Rich Leavell officiating. Burial will follow in the Elwood Cemetery with full military honors conducted by the US Army and American Legion Honor Guard. Visitation will be Sunday, July 20, 2014, from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm, at Dunnichay Funeral Home, 1113 S. Anderson Street, Elwood, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to the Elwood V.F.W. Post # 5782. Online condolences can be given at www.dunnichayfuneralhome.com