William Edward Steen

June 22, 1923 - April 2, 2018

William Edward Steen, age 94, passed away on April 2, 2018 at the Seaford Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Freehold, New Jersey, a son of the late Joseph Steen and Mary Mack Steen. William proudly served his country in the Unites States Army in the Pacific Theater. He retired as a supervisor for the Max Kafer Express, with over 40 years of service. Family and friends were always welcome in their home. They loved to entertain every weekend, and had the very first in ground swimming pool in the neighborhood. Many children learned to swim in their pool and were taught to swim by Mr. Steen. He was a loving husband, a wonderful dad, and always made the time to play football and baseball with his kids and their friends after a long day at work. He was very talented at playing horseshoes and ping pong and was not easily defeated. During his leisure, he enjoyed watching his favorite football team the New York Giants, and watching horse racing. William is survived by his sons, William Steen of Seaford, and Joe Steen (Lisa) of Bridgeville, and his daughter Shirley McDowell (Thomas) of Chestertown. Six grandchildren along with fourteen great grandchildren survive him. His wife of over 70 years preceded him in death by three days, Esther Steen. They will be laid to rest side by side on the same day. A Funeral Mass will be held at the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, 700 West Street, Laurel, DE on Friday, April 6, 2018 at 11:00 am. A viewing will be held one hour prior to the service. The Father Paul Kuzhimannil Mathew, C.ss.R. will officiate. Interment will be held with military honors in Laurel Hill Cemetery.