Richard "Rick" Lewis Steichman

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Obituary

Richard "Rick" Lewis Steichman

51, a resident of Fayetteville, Arkansas, passed away September 19, 2008 at the home of his daughter in Fayetteville. He was born March 8, 1957 at Chicago, Illinois, the son of Lewis Richard and Doris Chilik Steichman.

Rick was the number #1 Cub Fan who dearly loved and was loved in return by all his family and friends. He was a wonderful father and will be missed until we see him again.

Survivors include one son, Brian R. Steichman of Fayetteville, Arkansas; two daughters, Aleisha Mortensen and husband Charles of Bryant, Arkansas, Andrea Pendley and husband Robert of Fayetteville, Arkansas; one brother, James Steichman and wife Patti of Fayetteville, Arkansas; one sister, Lorie Steichman of Forsythe, Missouri; six grandchildren, David Pendley, Lacy Pendley, Lily Pendley, Brock Pendley, Charles Landon Mortensen, and Olivia Faith Mortensen. A number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service will be held Monday, September 22, 2008 - 12:00 P.M. at the Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove, Arkansas, with Perry Black officiating. Interment will be in the Mt. Comfort Cemetery near Fayetteville, Arkansas.

No visitation will be held.

Pallbearers will be Charles Mortensen, Marc Robison, Robert Pendley, James Steichman, James Owenby, and Mark Mansell.

Honorary pallbearers will be Marvin Risley, Rodney Fuhrer, Rickey Harrington and Terry Harrington.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. The complete obituary may be viewed on the Luginbuel Web Page. To sign the online guest book, visit www.luginbuel.com

Funeral Service

Monday, September 22, 2008
12:00 pm

Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove

Visitation

Visitation information unavailable.

Final Resting Place

Mt. Comfort Cemetery

General

Date of Birth: Mar 8, 1957

Date of Death: Sep 19, 2008

Age: 51

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Aliesha so sorry to hear about your dad's death. We are praying for you all. May you feel God's presence ever closer during this difficult time. We love you all.

Bryan Maloney - Friend

Aleisha, Andrea, and Brian, I'm so very sorry. Your dad was the best friend I've ever had -- and the most devoted father I've ever known. He loved you all so much. I know this is a very sad time for you; but please remember the good times, too, and above all, his undying commitment to your happiness and well-being. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

James Ownbey - Friend

I am so sorry for your loss. I meet Rick thru friends at Tyson. He was a very good friend to all. His sense of humor we wonderful. He was very committed to his children, I truly respected that. God Bless to you all.

Lisa Kirkpatrick - Friend

Lorie, Brian, Aleisha and Andrea. We were so sorry to hear of the passing of your father and brother. We know it is heartbreaking. Our Mother's funeral was on Friday. We feel like we have lost not only our Mother, but our best friend. The only comfort we have is knowing that she is no longer suffering and in pain, but is smiling down on us from heaven and we will be reunited with her someday. We are so sorry for your loss and offer our sympathy to all the family. It was nice getting to know each one of you in the hospital. I wish the outcome could have been different for each of us. We are praying for strength and comfort for you in the coming days. Your friends from ICU waiting room. The four sisters Toni, Teresa, Lisa and Paula.

Toni Brown - Friend From Wrmc

Rick, I didn't see much of you over the last decade, but you will be missed nonetheless. Pete "that darned Brit" Maddra

Pete Maddra - Friend And Former Colleague

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lynn And Chris McAlexander - Friends

Robert & Andrea, my heart goes out to you & your extended family. Know that you are in my prayers. Please pray for strength. You loved your dad, but the Lord loved him best & he is now at peace. If you need anything at all please let Vick know & I will be more than happy to do anything. Take care, Carma

Carma Nicholson - Friend

Andrea, Aleisha, and Brian, I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Expecting it does not make it any easier. When Rick was at Tyson he talked about each of you a lot and then when the grandkids started coming, he beamed when he talked about them. Rick had left Tyson right before my daughter got sick with cancer, but he never failed to ask me how she was doing when we spoke on the phone. That is something that meant a lot to me. He had a good heart. Remember the good times and your love with keep him with you. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Renae Smith - Friend & Co-Worker

Aleisha and Andrea - My thoughts and prayers are with you today and for some time to come. I think you both know just how special your dad was to me. He was a WONDERFUL person and he loved you all so very much! I am so sorry that I could not be there with you today, but he and all of you have been on my mind constantly since Saturday. I miss him so much already - he was always there for me to talk to and I'm not sure how to deal with him not being there anymore. I know it is much harder for all of you, and I will continue to keep you in my prayers! Always, Jamie

Jamie Sheets - Friend

Please accept my deepest condolences. Rick was a great guy and was a pleasure to work with. He gave me a start in the Tyson corporate office when I really needed one. Rick was always good to talk to and ready to listen. My thoughts and prayers go with his family and friends.

Robert Cox - Tyson Employee

Rick was a great guy! I know he will be missed!

Steven Martin - Aquaintance

Rick was Rick. I will miss my friend dearly. I consider myself lucky to have know him.

Dixie Friedman - Friend

Kids, I am so sorry about your loss....you know Rick was one of my best friends and I am sick at heart to know that it will be a long time before I talk to him again. I've known him for 15 years and you guys were always his main concern. I miss him, I love him and he would have been happy with his tribute today. Stay stong....we'll always keep him in our hearts.

Lynn And Chris McAlexander - Friends

I AM SO SORRY THAT I COULD NOT BE THERE TODAY.PLEASE,JUST KNOW THAT YOU ALL WERE IN OUR HEARTS TODAY. ANDREA,ALEISHA AND BRIAN I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.I LOVE YOU ALL.I REMEMBER SUCH GOOD TIMES WITH MY UNCLE RICK.I WILL TREASURE THOSE MEMORIES FOREVER!!!! LOVE YOU ALL

Danielle Thompson & Family - Niece

The AP dept has missed Rick since he left several years ago. He was a great boss. My thoughts & prayers go out to his family, who I know he loved very much.

Teri (peters) Vermeulen - Tyson Accounts Payable

Penny Cunningham

My thoughts and Prayers go out to the family and friends. It's hard to find the right words when you loose a close and dear friend like Rick. He will be misseed by many. May GOD give each and everyone of you the strenght and peace to go on day by day.

Penny Cunningham - Friend (accounts Payable)

Your dad and you guys made a huge impression in my life. Your are the reason I love my job, i felt like I was part of the family. It breaks my heart that Richard stopped being stubborn with hanging with us and went to a better place, but who could blame him. He is an amazing man and I am going to miss him dearly.. Thank you so much for letting me be so close with your family and my prayers are with you. Please keep in touch

Kim Lacher - Icu Nurse