Richard Allan Steckley Sr.

He was born May 18, 1938, to Edith (Brown) Steckley and Robert Steckley in Beech Grove, IN.

He was a member of St. Marks UMC, Clarence A. Cook chapter of Sons of American Revolution (SAR), Kentucky Colonels and Military Offices of America (MOA).

He leaves behind Alice (Jean) Yocum Steckley, his wife of 66 years. Two sons, Richard A. Steckley, Jr. (Sherrie), James W. Steckley (Julie), brother James R. Steckley (Virginia), sister-in-law Lyn Hubley, brother-in-law Bill Yocum (Margie), Cousin Jack Powers (Vivina), 5 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

He was a retired Lt. Col. USAF with 24 years of service and deployed twice during the Vietnam War.

After retirement, he began teaching in the Albuquerque Public School system as a high school math teacher. He served as a teacher and department chair for 16 of his 17 years teaching.

He enjoyed travel, work on genealogy and fishing. He found camping trips great fun.

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 1st from 9:00am to 10:00am at St. Mark's United Methodist Church 4780 E. 126th St, Carmel, IN 46033, with a Memorial Service to follow at 10:00am. Immediately following the service a light lunch will be provided by the family.

He loved his family, his country, his church and his students.