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12, 1920 - March 3, 2010MISHAWAKA - Emma Steele, 89, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010, with her loving family by her side. Emma was born on December 12th, 1920, in Offenbach, Germany, to Karl and Margarethe Schorpp. Emma served in the German Air Force during World War II. After the war she met a handsome United States Army Captain who was still stationed in Germany, Robert A. Steele of North Liberty, IN. Emma and Robert were married in Germany on March 27th, 1948, and came to the United States to make their home. Emma was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert (1998); and her four siblings, Karl, Wilhelm, Walter and Wilma, all from Germany. Emma is survived by her two children, Robert C. Steele of Seattle, WA, and Karen Roose (Robert) of Mishawaka; and a very special daughter-in-law, Melodie Steele of Plainfield, IN. She was very proud to be the grandmother of 11 grandchildren, Aaron Steele, Indianapolis, IN, Dr. Amanda Steele, Iowa City, IA, Sarah Steele of Los Angeles, CA, Adrienne Slates (William) of Osceola, Kim Egendoerfer Jr., Erica Sapp (Jason), Adam Egendoerfer, William Egendoerfer and Kristyn Egendoerfer, all of Mishawaka, Jason Roose of Mishawaka and Kevin Roose (Carol) of South Bend. Her pride and joy were her six great-grandchildren, Austin and Alex Slates, Brenna and Gavin Egendoerfer, Payton and Amzy Roose, as well as her honorary great-grandchildren, Savannah and Lucas Egendoerfer. She was anxiously awaiting the birth of her seventh great-grandchild this summer. Emma most enjoyed being with her family, attending all the sporting and school events she was able to. She very much enjoyed watching her daughter sing with Last Call rock band. She was also a long-standing member of the First United Methodist Church of Mishawaka. Friends may visit with the family on Monday, March 8th, in the Bubb Funeral Chapel in Mishawaka at the viewing from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m., also in the Bubb Funeral Chapel.