Richard Allen Caldwell

Rick was born on April 18, 1946, in Concord, New Hampshire. He spent his early years there and attended Concord High. After high school, he served six years in the United States Army before making his way west, where he built a life centered around family, hard work, and the things he loved most.

At the center of that life was his wife, Michele “Mickey” Caldwell. The two met when they were teenagers and were married on October 16, 1965, in Concord. They spent more than 60 years together, building a life side by side, supporting one another through every chapter of life.

Rick spent much of his career working in auto body, a trade that fit his love for cars and working with his hands. In 1982, he opened Video Round Up in Scottsdale, a video game arcade and pool hall that became more than just a business. For over 20 years, it served as a second home to generations of locals. The "Game Room" welcomed everyone from age 3 to 83. Rick sponsored neighborhood teams, gave people a place to go, and looked out for anyone who walked through the door.

Rick was known for his generosity, which truly knew no bounds. If you called, his keys were already in the ignition. He offered whatever he could to whoever needed it, without hesitation and without expectation.

He was a man who knew what he liked and lived life his way. Rick had a deep appreciation for Harley-Davidson motorcycles, cars, and all things American. He was an avid collector of guns and knives and especially enjoyed attending machine gun shoots. He loved going to Country Thunder, three-wheeling, and traveling with friends and family in his Bounder motorhome, known as “his tank,” always chasing a little bit of adrenaline and freedom.

Above all, Rick was a family man. He is survived by his wife, Michele “Mickey” Caldwell; his daughter, Terri-Lynn Johnson; his grandchildren, Richard “Ricky” Johnson and Angela Johnson; and his great-grandchildren, Liam Johnson and Decker Johnson.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Steven Caldwell (passed March 28, 2023).

Rick leaves behind not just a family, but a community of people who grew up under his watch, each with their own story of how he showed up when it mattered. For many, he will always be part of the “good old days,” a steady presence, a safe place, and someone you could count on without question. He will be remembered for his independence, his strong opinions, and the life he built on his own terms.

He will be deeply missed and never forgotten.

An Open House Celebration of Life will be held at Green Acres Mortuary & Cemetery, 401 North Hayden Road, Scottsdale, Arizona 85257, on April 18, 2026, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.