George Steele

George Champ Steele, age 70, passed away on November 12, 2022, in Gillette, WY after a courageous battle with cancer.

George was born December 16, 1951 to Edwin and Edna Steele in Sundance,
Wyoming. He graduated from Sundance high school in 1971. He is affectionately known as Champ to many friends across the state. He loved to break and train horses, hunt, fish, go to auctions, and camp in the Big Horn mountains. Champ retired after many years working for Powder River Energy Company. He was married to his wife Wanda K Steele for almost 39 years.

Champ had 3 children, Josh Steele of Wright, WY, Corey Steele (Renae) of Wright, WY, and Brandi Jackson (Corey) of Copperas Cove, TX. He also had 4 stepchildren, Tammy Thompson of Gillette, WY, Terry Thompson of Moorcroft, WY, and Gene Thompson of Gillette, WY.

He is survived by his sister, Carol Dennis of Sundance, WY, and brother, Edward Schleichardt (Carol) of Sheridan, WY. Champ had 12 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Champ was preceded in death by his parents Edwin and Edna Steele, stepson Floyd Thompson of Las Vegas, NV, Brother, Bill Steele of Boston, MA, and brother, David Steele of Dayton, WY.

Champ was a good man, and will forever be remembered as one tough cowboy! The family will have a celebration of Life gathering on June 17th, 2023 in Gillette, WY. More details will be publicized later.