Richard A. Stickler, 73, of Quincy, passed away at 1:48 a.m. on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 in Blessing Hospital.

He was born November 21,1947, in Quincy, the son of John J. and Ruth (Blickhan) Stickler. On December 5, 1969, he married Evelyn J. Steifle. She preceded him in death August 30, 2009. He later married Florence J. Mills on October 18, 2014. She preceded him in death January 8, 2017.

Richard was a 1965 graduate of Christian Brothers High School, going on to proudly serve his country and becoming a Vietnam War Veteran of the United States Navy. He was a truck driver for more than forty years, having driven for Prairie Farms Dairy, Gully Transportation, McNay Truckline and DOT Foods. Most recently he was a driver for Quincy Storage and Transfer.

Richard was lovingly given the nickname ‘The Godfather’ by his granddaughter, Jennifer, for always doing right by the family. Richard enjoyed being on or at a good dirt racetrack and made his own racing debut in 1990 as #29 in the Bomber Class at Quincy Raceways. He also enjoyed camping and spending his winters fishing on the lake in Florida. Most of all, he loved to spend time with his family. He consistently modeled the message that he passed along – to “always have a kind and generous heart.”

Survivors include his two daughters: Linda (Steve) Shipley, and Tammy (Jim) Steeples, and one honorary daughter, Lisa Mills (Sterling Freed); eight grandchildren: Angela Smith (Johnny Hare), Casey Jackson, Jennifer Stickler, Tylere (John) Lyons, Adam Wiechert, Jessey Steeples (Garrett Liby), Jeffrey Steeples, Colton Shipley (Ashley Hutchinson); fourteen great grandchildren: Haley, Madilynn, Jordan, Jayla, Keaton, Ava, Emery, Jensen, Laney, Julian, Vincent, Giovonna, Roman and Gemma; one brother, John J. (Ruthie) Stickler II, and one sister-in-law, Bonnie Stickler. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Jim Stickler.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at The Crossing Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at The Crossing. Memorials may be made to The American Legion Post #37.