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Stephen Ricks Obituary
Stephen A. Ricks, former Lafayette resident, died February 22, 2014 at Providence St Vincent in Portland, OR. Born June 25, 1947 in Lafayette, IN. Son of Michael T Ricks and Veronica J Ricks, former Lafayette residents. Married in Lafayette to Diana Mucker. Survived by wife, son - Douglas R Ricks, daughter - Mary Ellen McClure, and three grandchildren. Also survived by four brothers and a sister, Michael J Ricks, Bath, NY., Theodore C Ricks, Lake Oswego, OR., Thomas M Ricks, Havertown, PA., Alan E Ricks, Canfield, OH., Susan R Austin, Blacksburg, VA., Graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1965, received a BSME from Rose-Hulman Institute in 1969, and MSME from George Washington University in 1976. Interment will be at St. Mary's Cemetery.
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Mark Thise
March 15, 2014
Diane and Family,
Sorry to hear about the passing of Steve. We want to extend our deepest sympathy and condolences.
Mark & Dorothy Thise
Jessica Reese
March 4, 2014
Steve's company will be greatly missed by his coworkers. He was liked and respected. Our sympathies to his family and friends.
March 4, 2014
Ted & Tom:
You have my deepest sympathy, and Steven is in my prayers.
Sorry for your loss.
Bob Jones, Lafayette, In
Amy Thompson
March 4, 2014
Diane, Doug, & Mary Ellen,
I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and all your family.
Amy Thompson
Mark Thompson
March 4, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
May your memories bring you comfort.
We'll keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Mark & Pam Thompson Family
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