DeWayne "Bernie" Steele, age 77, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2021.  Bernie was born in Chicago, IL on December 15, 1943.  He was the son of Sophie Steele.  Bernie was preceded in death by his mother.  He is survived by his brother James Steele (Ellen), niece Stephanie Rapoza (Gary), nephews James F Steele, Jason Steele (Kelly), and Justin Steele (Danielle), great niece Kassidy Steele, ans great-nephews Jordan Steele, Jonah Steele, and Gary Rapoza. Bernie attended Bishop Hogan High School.  He served in the Army from August 1966 to May 1968.  He worked at the Kansas City Airport Police where he retired as sergeant after 27 years.  He passions were traveling, fishing and keno.  He loved his family and friends.  Bernie was generous and loyal like a St. Bernard.  

He will be interned at the cemetery of St Stanislaus church in Duncan, Nebraska. Graveside service prior to internment.