Klyda June Steele, 96, of Lincoln died on February 1, 2021. She was born on June 24, 1924 in Purdum, NE to Henrietta (Maseberg) and Albert Greenland. Klyda married Eugene K. Steele Jr. in 1943. Together, they raised five children and were married for 58 years until his passing in 2002. Klyda was a former Schoolteacher, Home Health Aide at Tabitha, and a Homemaker. She was an amazing cook, seamstress, quilter, and gardener. Her family will miss the delicious homemade pies she continued to bake up until her death. She was a member of First Plymouth UCC where she was recognized as a Woman of Distinction, Eastern Star (Dorcas #144), past 4-H Leader, lifetime member of PTA, Charter member of North Hills Extension Club, past Cub Scout mother, and a volunteer for many years at Belmont School. Klyda received the LPS Outstanding Volunteer Award in 2000.
Survivors include her children, June Ryan of Lincoln, Cheryl (Charles) Zabel of Lincoln, Kenneth Steele of Ainsworth, Robin (Paul) Schelstraete of Crete, and Kevin (Rebekah) Steele of Raymond; 17 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; brothers-in-law, Dale Steele and Darrel (Ruth Ann) Steele; sister-in-law, Rosie Greenland; several nieces, nephews, and grandpuppies.
Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gene; brothers, George Greenland and Claris Greenland; grandson, Noah Benjamin Steele; and great-grandson, Seth Meinders.
Private graveside service at Ainsworth Cemetery in Ainsworth, NE with a memorial service to be held at a later date.
Memorials may be directed to the Brown County Historical Society or First-Plymouth Congregational Church.