Roger W. Steele, 88, of Allentown, formerly of Neffs, died on Nov. 7, 2019, in Country Meadows, Upper Macungie Township, surrounded by his loving family.

He was the husband of the late Carolyn L. (Krause) Steele.

Born March 6, 1931, in Palmerton, Carbon County, he was the son of the late Clifford B. and Carrie E. (Straup) Steele.

He faithfully and honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War era.

He was a metallurgical engineer at Cabot Corp., Boyertown, for 45 years before retiring.

He was a member of Union Evangelical Lutheran Church, Schnecksville, and both the Lehigh and Carbon counties historical societies.

A natural athlete, he enjoyed biking with his family on the rails-to-trails, and playing basketball and tennis.

His survivors include children William R. Steele and his wife, Silas, of Allentown, Marianne L. Bear of Allentown, Karen L. Schultz and her husband, Kevin, of Zionsville; half-brother Edward Steele of Tennessee; sister-in-law, Janice Kiefer and her husband, William, of Allentown; grandchildren Julia and husband, Matthew, Michael and wife, Devin, Kasey and husband, William, Lauren and Matthew.

He was predeceased by siblings Robert, Clifford and Catherine Steele; half-sister, Dorothy Knappenberger; and a stepbrother, Richard Green.

Expressions of sympathy may be made at heintzelmancares.com

Memorial contributions may be made to Rails-To-Trails Conservancy c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.

Arrangements were made by Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Schnecksville.