Albert Edwin "Pete" Steele, age 88 of Gull Lake, Saskatchewan, passed away Wednesday October 12, 2016 at the Gull Lake Special Care Home. The funeral service was held at 1:00 October 19th from the Gull Lake Community Hall with Corola Anderson officiating. The pianist was Millie Spagrud, organists was Nora Rudolph, saxophones were King Gin and Ken Jensen accompanied by the Gull Lake Community Choir. Eulogy was read by Robert (Bob) Hansen and Bernard Kirwan. Ushers were Tyler Sells and Myles Baumann. Pallbearers were Bob Hansen, Brian Tucken, Larry Sletten, Steve Retzlaff, Loren Anderson, and Gerry Todd. Honorary Pallbearers were Joe Metz, Michael Crook, Bernard Kirwan, Jim Craig, Wilf Parsons, Terry Winter, Einer Jorgenson, and Howard Couch. Interment service was held at the Verlo Cemetery. Albert is survived by his wife of 65 years Beatrice Steele, son Ronald Steele and his children Samantha (Curtis) Pelzer and their children Jackson, London, Easton; Richard Steele(Chantelle), Douglas (Phyllis) Steele and their children Nicole (Eric) Morley and their children Kohen and Hudson; Burton (Audrey) Steele, Brittany Steele, Crystal (Danny) Dokken and their children Ashley (Patrick) McKee and their children Owen and Nora, Stanley Tucken, Lars Dokken, Sister; Jo Schlenker; brothers; Floyd (Darlene) Steele, Richard Steele, Sister-in-law; Esther McMullen, brother-in-law; Norman (Jean) Johnson, nieces and nephews: Willa (Walter) Posnikoff, Diane (Don) McPhee, Brad (Alice) Steele, Shelly (Curt) Thierman, Tracey Trapp, Bruce (Faye) McMullen, Gwen McMullen, Kevin (Melanie) McMullen, Karen (Wade) Perry, Shelley Johnson, Brent Johnson, Eric Johnson, Steve (Diane) Retzlaff, Janet Retzlaff (Curt), great nieces and nephews-Ryan McPhee, Sharise (Dallas) Dyer and their children Hayley and Austin; Shawn (Heather) Steele and their son Ethan; Chelsea (Jesse) Acott; Cody (Ashley) Thiermann and their daughter Ally; Brandon Trapp, Chad (Paige) Trapp, Nigal and Nikita Trapp, Jaycee Trapp; Terri Ann (Brennan) Halmrast and their children Bree-ann and Torrin. Jordan and Travis Retzlaff, Carla (Ken) Pinsent, Jackie Retzlaff, and her children Mason and numerous others in Alberta. He was predeceased by Father Albert Sr. and mother; Agnes, Father-in-law; Einer Johnson, Mother-in-law; Martha Johnson, sister; Margaret (Steele) Watson, brother-in-law; Garnet Watson, brother-in-law; Emil Schlenker, sister-in-law; Helen Retzlaff, brother-in-law; Jack Retzlaff, brother-in-law; Barry McMullen, daughter in infancy, great granddaughter Adeya Morley, nephew; Terry Steele, great niece Shayna Trapp. Albert (Pete) was born at Gull Lake February 28, 1928. He attended school at the White Craig School. He married Beatrice Johnson on July 25, 1951 in Gull Lake. Albert worked in the bush as a young man logging as seasonal work. He became an elevator agent for 11 years while running a mixed grain farm until he retired in 2002 to live in Gull Lake. Albert was an Elks member in Gull Lake, a director for the Credit Union in Hazlet, and a councillor for the RM. of Gull Lake for many years. Albert enjoyed going to auction sales where he could visit with people from far and wide. Albert and Beatrice loved to go on bus tours where they met many people who became lifelong friends. He enjoyed attending gun and hobby shows and collecting antiques while spending many hours talking about his special finds. Whenever time allowed he would love to go fishing at his fishing hole. His favourite pastime before he became ill was his regular Monday trips to the Living Sky Casino in Swift Current. Albert and Beatrice enjoyed dancing and would regularly attend the Friday night dances in Gull Lake until he was not well enough to go. Whenever the grandkids came to visit. Albert enjoyed time spent telling stories and jokes. He always enjoyed talking about family history, the history of the area and politics with family and friends. His family will miss Albert. In Albert's memory, donations can be made in his memory to Gull Lake Autumn House or the Gull Lake Special Care Home. Warren's Funeral Home in care of arrangements. Warren's Funeral Home were entrusted with the arrangements. For further information call 306-773-8831 or 1-800-267-6606 or visit our website at www.warrensfuneralhome.com and express your sympathy to family members in our book of condolences.