JOSEPH T. “RICK” STEPHENS, JR., age 86, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2025. Beloved husband of 60+ years to Evelyn (nee Buchholz); loving father of Katherine Bogard (Robert) and Tom Stephens (Marian); proud "Papa" of Taylor, Kaeli and Audra Stephens and step-grandparent of three; dear brother of the late Peggy Barker (David) and Fred Stephens (Linda); dear uncle of many nieces and nephews and friend of many.

Graduated from Colgate University where he was involved in football, track and was a proud member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity. Former Trust Officer for the Cleveland Trust and Ameri-Trust Banks, where he earned his Chartered Financial Analyst designation, and retired as a principal from Boyd Waterson. He was a Past-President of the Cleveland Society of Security Analysts. Rick, a man of Christian ideals and uncompromising moral character, respected persons of all faith backgrounds as he learned of them through his travels, particularly to the Middle East. A world traveler, he made it to all 50 states and missed only Antarctica amongst the continents. Following his retirement, Rick enjoyed time spent in the Carolinas at the beach with his beloved Evelyn and their continued travels throughout the country admiring all of God's creation, especially the National Parks of the Rocky Mountain region.

A memorial service and celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025, John Knox Presbyterian Church, 25200 Lorain Rd., North Olmsted. at 10:30 A.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice or to Doctors Without Borders at https://give.doctorswithoutborders.org/campaign/687007/donate or Habitat For Humanity at https://secure.habitat.org/site/Donation2?df_id=7753&mfc_pref=T&7753.donation=form1&keyword=button-header-single.

Published by Chambers Funeral Homes - North Olmsted on Oct. 15, 2025.

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Pamela Phillips

October 28, 2025

I just found out about Mr. Stephen’s today and it made me so sad. He would always smile and say hi, calling me by name at work. He was always friendly when he called the store too. I’ll definitely miss him, such a great customer!
Blessings and prayers to Mrs. Stephen’s.

Jeff and Kathy Sipos

October 17, 2025

Evelyn and Family-

Please accept Kathy's and my most sincere condolences on Rick's passing. We pray your Faith will sustain you during this difficult time and the many happy memories you have of him will brighten the days ahead.

Rick's presence was always one of the highlights of the tumultuous Buchholz Family gatherings back in the day. As time passed and the Families moved on in different directions, those memories served to keep the door open to a much, much simpler time.

Again, our deepest sympathy.

Much love,

Jeff and Kathy
John 16:33
Proverbs 17:6
I Thessalonians 4:13-15,18

Lenore Hughes

October 15, 2025

Everywhere you went you exuded love and life and I will miss your comforting and loving hugs. May the love you shared with so many continue to be shared in all we do. God has brought you home - Enjoy the view from up above. Love you - HUGS.

Ron Kontura

October 14, 2025

Mr. Stephens, You will be missed! Thank you for believing..........

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John Knox Presbyterian Church

25200 Lorain Road, North Olmsted, OH 44070

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