John Steckel's obituary , Passed away on November 14, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina

John Steckel

March 31, 1936 - November 14, 2025 (89 years old)

Charlotte, North Carolina

John Steckel's obituary , Passed away on November 14, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina

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Burgess Funeral Home and Crematory

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John Steckel

March 31, 1936 - November 14, 2025 (89 years old)

Charlotte, North Carolina

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John Steckel Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to John Steckel (Charlotte, North Carolina), born in Allentown, Pennsylvania, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. John left this world on November 14, 2025 at the age of 89, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Steckel to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles Steckel and Emma Merkel Steckel; his siblings, Mary, Grace, Charlie, Joe, Duke and Steve; and his sisters-in-law, Agnes Gormley Steckel and Joanne Steckel.

He is survived by: his wife Nancy; his children, Christine and Matthew (Sherrie Hyatt); his grandsons, Hudson and Peyton Steckel; his siblings, Vincent Steckel, Agnes Toolan (Jim), Kitty Kovacs (John), Peg Roth (Steve) and Regina Hausman (Dave); and his sisters-in-law, Mary Ellen Steckel and Ivette Steckel. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, for those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to VIA Health Partners, P.O. Box 47048, Charlotte, NC 28247 or to St. Matthew Church, P.O. Box 49349, Charlotte, NC 28277.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Burgess Funeral Home and Crematory



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November 16, 2025

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“Matt and family, Sending love, friendship, and our deepest condolences in the loss of you father.”


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8015 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28277

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