Anita M. Steele

Anita M. Steele, 93, of Decatur, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur, Indiana.

She was born on June 3, 1926 in Adams County, Indiana the daughter of the late Otto Koenemann and the late Gertrude (Linnemeier) Koenemann. Anita was united in marriage to Roland Miller on May 22, 1948 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Preble and he preceded her in death on March 2, 1986. She was then united in marriage to Wilbert Steele on January 1, 1995 at Zion Lutheran Church, Decatur and he preceded her in death on September 5, 2004.

She was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, Decatur where she served as the church Secretary for many years. In addition, she was in charge of the cradle roll for over 20 years. She was in the Emmaus Guild, a longtime member of the church choir, and also sang in the Lutheran Chorale. Anita and Wilbert delivered Meals on Wheels to local residents as a way to help their community.

Before Anita was married she was employed as a bank teller at First State Bank of Decatur. She was a bookkeeper for Decatur Daily Democrat for over 20 years, and a secretary for the AAL insurance now known as Thrivent.

Anita enjoyed spending time with her family, and enjoyed watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was an avid IU basketball fan and a Chicago Cubs fan. She enjoyed tending to her flowers, and maintaining her scrapbook collection. Anita was in a card group at home and at Adams Woodcrest, and was a good Euchre player.

Survivors include a son, Michael (Anita) Miller of Decatur, Indiana; two daughters, Diane (John) McClain of Decatur, Indiana and Nola (Scott) Zimmerman of Greencastle, Indiana; two step-daughters, Carolyn (Paul) Bosse of Plant City, Florida and Sandra (Mark) Freudenberg of Dublin, Ohio; step-son, Jerrold (Linda) Steele of Indianapolis, Indiana; seven grandchildren, Tanya Croswell, Paul (Nicole) Miller, Corbin (Amy) Miller, Toby (Sarah) Reef, Riley (Emily) Zimmerman, Russell Zimmerman, and Chad McClain; three step-grandchildren, Brian and Jennifer Bosse; and Luke Freudenberg; 14 great grandchildren, Kaitlynn and Makayla Croswell; Braelyn, Crosby, and Kendall Miller; Greysen and Graham Miller; Emma, Audrey, and Sophia Reef; Charlotte Zimmerman and a baby brother due in July; and Brooke and Madeline McClain; andtwo step-great grandchildren, David and Carrie Bosse.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Louis and Robert Koenemann; two sisters, Helene Beltz and Esther Doehrman; and a step-daughter, Brenda Lou Steele

Due to guidelines established by the State of Indiana in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, private family services will be held. A public Memorial Service will be planned for later this fall. Private burial was held at Decatur Cemetery.

Preferred memorials can be given to Zion Lutheran Church or the ACCF-Lung.

Arrangements by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur, Indiana