Dr. A.D. "Al" Steele Jr., age 94 of Cambridge, OH passed away Saturday February 25, 2023 at his home surrounded by family. Al was born July 3, 1928 to the late Alonzo Dewees "Doc" Steele Sr. and Helen Gibbons Anderson Steele in Holiday's Cove, WV. Dr. Steele graduated from Old Washington High School, Muskingum College with a Bachelor of Science, and Ohio State University as a Doctor of Dental Surgery. He opened his private practice in Cambridge in 1955. For the next ten years following retirement from his private practice, he became the Dental Director for the Cambridge State Hospital. 

Al was a long time member of The First United Methodist Church where he served on various committees. He was a fifty plus year member of The Cambridge Kiwanis Club where he served as President in 1968. Al was a member of Guernsey Lodge #66 F & AM where he served fifteen years as Treasurer. He joined the Valley of Cambridge in 1957 and was Thrice Potent Master from 1983 to 1985. He directed the 7th degree at the Valley's Reunions for many years and also served in the 4th, 14th, 24th and 32nd degrees at the Scottish Rite Reunions. He received The Honorary 33rd degree in 1984 at Detroit, Michigan. He was a member of Aladdin Shrine and the Kambri Shrine Club. Al was a Captain in the United States Air Force. For many years Al was a member of The Cambridge Country Club where he was an avid golfer. 

Along with his parents, Al was preceded in death by one son, Scott Douglas Steele in addition to many aunts and uncles. Surviving is his wife, Peggy Ann Young Steele of Cambridge, OH whom he married March 21, 1953. They were several weeks short of celebrating 70 years of marriage. Also surviving are two daughters, Karen D. Steele, Ph.D. of Anderson, South Carolina and Patricia D. (Dr. Anthony "Skip") Mollica of Augusta, GA, and son, Curtis D. (Mary) Steele of Columbus, OH. Other survivors are daughter-in-law, Chris Steele of Charlotte, NC, brother, Dr. Harold B. (Sue) Steele of Cincinnati, OH, seven grandchildren: Meghan (Sam) Rivard, Rachel (Charles) Laughlin, Phillip (Caroline) Mollica, Patrick Mollica, Eric (Marianna) Steele, Michael Steele, Lauren (Sam) Doron, plus five great grandchildren: Anna, Micah, Beau, Hampton and Culley. The Family would like to extend a Special Thanks to all of the excellent caregivers who helped through the years with Al's care.