Ricky L. Steagall
October 15, 1962 ~ February 8, 2019
Ricky L. Steagall, 56 of Indianapolis, passed away Friday, February 8, 2019 at Franciscan St. Francis Health in Indianapolis. Rick was born in Beech Grove on October 15, 1962 to Benjamin F. Steagall, II and Sandra D. (Ward) Kurtz; his mother preceded him in death.
Rick graduated high school from the Indianapolis Baptist Temple and worked as a truck driver in waste management and at Indianapolis Fruit Company. As an avid race fan, he enjoyed spending time at the Indianapolis Speedrome. Rick loved a good scare and worked many seasons at Hanna Haunted Acres. He also enjoyed roller skating. A loving, father, brother, grandfather, and friend, Rick’s memory will be forever cherished by his family and a host of friends.
Along with his father, other survivors include his children, Andrew M. (Shannon) Steagall of Indianapolis, Amanda J. Steagall of Indianapolis, Ashley M. Steagall of Indianapolis, and Crystal Clark of Indianapolis; his two brothers, Benjamin Steagall of Greenwood, and Michael (Ruth) Thomason of Sonora, California; and six grandsons, Mason, Parker, Brayden, Carson, Hudson, and Haiden.
Family and friends will gather to celebrate the life of Rick L. Steagall from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 15, 2019 in the Daniel F. O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 S. East Street, Indianapolis. The funeral service will begin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial contribution to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation; envelopes will be provided at the funeral home. The family has started a GoFundMe for Rick’s services, you may visit the following link to donate towards final expenses, https://www.gofundme.com/help-with-pops-expenses. Visit www.OrileyFuneralHome.com where you may express online condolences to Rick’s family.
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My Speedrome friend I will miss you a lot. Can’t believe you are gone. Love & miss ya Shirley Powell
I love you dad ߕŠ
I’ll always remember you on the riding lawn mower cutting grass at Garfield Y Little League. You will truly be missed. R.I.P. Rick.
I’ll miss you so much. You were my rink dad! One of the best men I’ve ever known. God must have really needed you! I won’t forget the most recent time seeing you at the speedrome!! Love you pops!
Will forever miss your smile and laugh. You always was the light of any party. Fly high love you.
My sincere condolences to Ricks family. I first met Rick aka shitter rick at the track. He got the nickname because at the time, he worked for waste management delivering porta potties around the track. He was kind, loved to talk, but most of all he was funny! The last time I remember seeing him was at Hanna Haunted Acres all dress up full of life. Even though we havent seen each other in years, he often would say hi and comment on pics I posted on facebook May he rest in peace!!
I will always remember Rick from my teen years at USA Roller Rink. He was the nicest guy , Rick tried to teach me to join the line dance skating, but me two left feet would not let me., for the longest time. Lol RWL Rick , Fly High my Friend. ❤️ߒٰߒ— Sherri Holman
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God dad I miss you
I remember late nights you coming into the diner Ashley and Carson and Amanda coming into each other‘s breakfast well you would have breakfast he would have two eggs over medium half order biscuits and gravy home fries lightly a bowl of grits well I should say a bowl of sugar with a side of grits A large diet Pepsi or diet Mountain Dew and I was always yelling at you because you will go down to the little freezer area and pick out some chocolate cake or chocolate pie and you know you didn’t need it I miss you so much but then again I’m so glad God gained an angel you were known and loved all Over Indianapolis there’s no excuse for anyone used to not know who rick steagall is you da man you always will be now go get em u are the best ever I love u with all my heart and u will live forever in my heart I am praying every day that the hatefulness and beggering will stop now that we can let u be at ease I love u times ten million thousand R.I.P R.L.S. My love my solder my fighter my strength my rock my path and my life u made me who I am and them girls I know make you so proud love you always ߒ˰ߘذߘͰߙ
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Sending love from Lebanon pray for the strength of god cuz he will guide ya path
Lots of good memories from high school. You are remembered so fondly.
Rick was a great man i rember when him and kim was my boss at wheels of wonder rick always was a good friend of mine he will never be forgotton rip love u my buddy and we work at hanna hauntied acres always in my heart rick .
God i miss you pops. I will never forget the times you would scare me with your clown face paint on every night at Hanna. Chase me until I’d fall to the ground. Not long after that I would come to your house to see you. Sorry for never having lunch I still regret it. But heaven gained a wonderful hero. ߒ– fly high Rick I love you
Rick was one of the good guys! Take a load off and rest peacefully!
Will never forget you Rick ! We have lots of old memories as rink rats ! Fly high ole friend and watch over us ! I Love you Rick you will be missed by many sweetheart! You will be pain and worry free now enjoy save me a seat up there right next to ya !!!!!!!! ߘ
Omg I remember the first day I meet at the nursing home u always had a smile and something to say hey honey can u shave me …….. it’s really hard to say good bye I just talked to on the phone this week …. but god only takes his prettiest flowers ….. rih
Pop you always knew how to make a bad day turn to good u always had a big heart no matter what the problem was you where always there for me we came to visit u a few times u made my hubby fall in love with you i miss our video chats and i miss letting you see your 4 legged grandkids 🙁 fly sweet pop you will never be forgoten we love you
Our prayers are with the family during this time. He was a great friend. I’ll remember alll the times we had at our church the Indianapolis Baptist Temple, you coming over to our house, roller skating and many more memories. Rest In Peace Rick. Jeff and Penny Zickafoose. ߙϰߙϰߙϰߙϰߙ
Was a great mentor, great friend,great brother. I’m so glad he was part of my life…….. love you brother……. Rick & Rick inc. since 1980
I never met Rick, but I know many who have been affected by the loss his life. My heart aches for all of you, as I know what it’s like to loss a loves one so near and dear. Sending my condolences. Sending happy, healthy, healing, and loving vibes to all of your hearts as you grieve and remember the good times spent with Rick!
Rick was a great guy he was always there to leand a hand from little league to haunted house to roller skating you could count on him. Rick loved his family , he will be greatly missed RIP my friend Ed and Debbie Gumm
Rick was more than someone who would fix my skates at the rink man. He was a father when mine was absent, He was a friend when I needed advice. My heart bleeds for his son and daughters and for the ppl locked up that don’t get to say good bye . I love u Rick and my heart hurts man for real
We go back many years my friend, Rest In Peace and save us all a seat. Love you brother Rick M
Rick was my father’s roommate at the Altenheim Long Term Care facility. My brothers and I are grateful for Rick’s efforts to make our dad’s transition into the facility a good one. Rick was funny, tolerant, helpful and, as my dad said, “just good people”. It’s hard to believe that he passed. I had hoped to have the opportunity to tell him how much we appreciated his kindness. Our deepest condolences go to his family.
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