Gary L. Steelman

On Monday, May 19, 2025, Gary L. Steelman, 84, passed away peacefully in his home in Medina, Ohio after a short battle with cancer. Gary touched countless lives and brought much joy to those around him. Gary was a loving Husband, Father, and a supportive friend. He loved to Garden, Bar-B-Q with friends and family, play cards and do yardwork. Gary was born January 14, 1944, in Galveston, Texas, to Evelyn and Adolph Steelman. He had two brothers, Ronnie and Bobby Steelman. Gary grew up in Galveston, Texas. Gary was predeceased by his parents, Evelyn and Adolph Steelman; and brothers, Ronnie and Bobby Steelman. He is survived by loving daughters, Veronica Fartelly and Joann Steelman; Sons, Gary, and Jerry Steelman; Grandchildren, Destiny (Richardson) Fartelly, Nicolas Fartelly, Veronica (Trosclair) Hernandez and Angel Steelman; Great- Grandson, Austin Hernandez; nieces and nephews; and many friends who remember his joy-filled, loving, compassionate and playful spirit. Gary believed he had one life to live and lived it to the fullest. He had wishes of no funeral and donated his body to science. His final wish was for family and friends to remember and celebrate him in life with laughter and fondness.