Denis Lemiuex Posted July 5 Share Posted July 5 Just heard the news Ron Steedle "Flame" died of a massive heart attack. He was involved in WPA Hockey for over 40 years. Totally underrated as a coach. And a man more passionate about WPA hockey than anyone I know. He falls under so many categories - Legend, Builder but the one he would appreciate the most is character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCIR_Coaching Posted July 5 Share Posted July 5 Very sorry to hear about this, Flame was a huge part of WPA hockey. He will be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spear and Magic Helmet Posted July 5 Share Posted July 5 43 minutes ago, Denis Lemiuex said: Just heard the news Ron Steedle "Flame" died of a massive heart attack. He was involved in WPA Hockey for over 40 years. Totally underrated as a coach. And a man more passionate about WPA hockey than anyone I know. He falls under so many categories - Legend, Builder but the one he would appreciate the most is character. Totally agree. One of the great characters in local hockey. He coached so many kids and made them all better men. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Law Posted July 6 Share Posted July 6 Awesome coach, even a better man. Gonna be missed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRightCall Posted July 6 Share Posted July 6 Great hockey person--and great individual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pa Hockey Posted July 6 Share Posted July 6 Ron Steedle Celebrating a victory is a moment in time where we all share in a team’s success in developing an idea of bringing the community together with one goal of achieving days and years of organization, love for the game, hard work and integrity into a champion. Whether it be the 3 World Series Championships of the Pirates, 6 Super Bowls Championships of the Steelers, 5 Stanley Cup Championships of the Penguins, or a local group of athletes into a scholastic or club program into a competitive juggernaut, my friend of 30+ years, Ron Steedle, taught me a life lesson. The process of developing people from grade school children into responsible young adults is a testimony to commitment, faith and friendship that drove the Cadillac of Life to the ballfields, arenas and stadiums across Western Pennsylvania mostly and around North America as a fan, coach, friend, mentor, father figure and role model. I would like to thank Ron’s Family, led by parents Joe and Mary and siblings Donny, Colleen and Eileen and all members of the Steedle Clan for giving us the blessing of Ron’s life of leadership, passion and friendship. Coach Ron was dedicated to the coaching profession volunteering his skill in the baseball and hockey community for over 50 years. As the ‘Father of Shaler Hockey’ under his leadership and mentoring, the program achieved 500 + Wins, a Penguins Cup in 2009, 5 WPIHL League Championships and 9 Divisions, mostly in Class AAA. In 20 + years with the Keystone State Games, achieved 2 Gold Medals in 1999 and, including the ‘Greatest Team in the Pennsylvania Summer Games History’ in 2000. Ron’s greatest achievement was the development and mentoring of countless players, coaches and administrators into difference makers in life. Ron served as an administrator and advisor in Baseball and Hockey for most of his life. As an administrator, umpire and manager in Baseball, he developed players and coaches in the Shaler Community eventually carrying skills and fundamentals learned into the highly successful High School Program. In the Hockey Community for over 30 years, Ron served as President, Coaching Director and Board Member for the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League and Founding Member of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League in 1999. As a board member of Pa Hockey Foundation, he advised and served to build the St Margarets Fall Face Off (1994), Pa Hockey Scholastic Showcase (1996) , National Invitational Scholastic Showcase – Jamestown NY (2006) and Hoosier Cup Scholastic Showcase South Band IND (2014). As a season ticket holder of the Pittsburgh Pirates, Steelers and Penguins, Ron was the consummate sports fan supporting the teams at their best and in tough times. He always found time for his family and friends attending every family event to celebrate reunions, birthdays and holidays. Thanks Ron for being a terrific role model, friend and leader. Please join us to celebrate all he gave to us. Visitation Sunday, July 7, 2024, from 2-8 PM at NEELY FUNERAL HOME, 2208 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. Funeral Mass Monday, July 8, 2024, at 10 AM at St. Matthew Parish, St. Bonaventure Church. Everyone Please Meet At Church Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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