Marvin Lee Steel, age 85 of Riley, passed away Sunday, September 16, 2024, at his residence.

He was born on April 9, 1939, in Oak Hill, the son of James and Katherine Steel.

On December 3, 1966, he married Nancy Jo Sutton in the Blue Rapids United Methodist Church. She preceded him in death in 2023.

Marvin was a foreman for bridge construction. He built bridges across the United States. He loved working with his hands doing such things as woodworking and gardening. He was very creative. He never met a stranger and could talk with anyone.

He is survived by two daughters, Brenda Steel Marshall and husband Frank of Rowlett, Texas and Giggit Rena’ Peterson of Branson, Missouri; three grandchildren, Nicole Myers, Brooke Myers and Franklin Marshall, and one great grandson, Leon Myers.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Thursday, September 19, 2024, at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 20, 2024, in the Riley Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Marvin Steel Memorial Fund to be designated by the family at a later date. Contributions may be left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.