Ryan E. Steele, 35, of Verona/Madison, died February 13, 2025, after losing his battle to mental health issues.

Ryan was born in Madison on July 9, 1989, to William (Bill) and Kim Steele. He grew up in a wonderful neighborhood in Verona. He made lifelong friends after graduating from Verona High School in 2007.

He proudly served his country from 2007 to 2011 in the United States Marine Corps. He served overseas during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2009. During his time home from boot camp, he met the love of his life, Kelsey. Together they had two beautiful children, Kya and Brayden. His legacy will live through his children with Kya’s long limbs and Brayden’s facial expressions.

Ryan enjoyed the outdoors, Friday fish fry’s, gaming, bowling, and spending time with family. He was a sports enthusiast including anything Packer and Badger related. You always knew what room he was in with the half-drunk can of soda left behind. He shared his sweet tooth with his children, especially for Sour Patch Kids. His children were the light of his life.

Ryan is survived by his parents, Bill and Kim, his brother Cory (Amanda) Steele, niece Scotlyn, nephew William, children Kya and Brayden Steele, and former wife Kelsey Steele. He leaves behind many extended family members, friends, and Marine Corps brothers.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or K9 for Warriors: k9sforwarriors.org

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at Ryan Funeral Home, 220 Enterprise Drive, Verona. A visitation will be held on Saturday at the funeral home from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service.

Ryan Steele

July 09, 1989 - February 13, 2025

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