Richard Andrew Stoecklein, 91, of Olathe, Kansas passed away at the Olathe Hospice House surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, January 17, 2021. He will forever be remembered as a devoted husband, loving father, brother, uncle and friend to everyone he knew.
“Rich” as he was known by his family and friends was born on August 27, 1929 in Bazine, Kansas to Anton and Rosa (Ruder) Stoecklein. He attended and graduated from the Kansas School of the Deaf in Olathe, Kansas. He married the love of his life Beatrice Faye (Carneal) on September 5, 1959 in Overland Park, Kansas. Together they raised their two sons Todd and Andrew.
Rich enjoyed fishing, woodworking and spending time with his family. He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church. He worked as a custodian for the Kansas School for the Deaf. He will be sadly missed.
Rich is preceded in death by his parents Anton and Rosa Stoecklein, six brothers Elmer Stoecklein, Alfred Stoecklein, Clarence Stoecklein, Harold Stoecklein, Robert Stoecklein, Leroy Stoecklein and five sisters Mary Stoecklein, Eleanore Stoecklein, Louise Stoecklein, Martina Stoecklein and Olinda Stoecklein. Survivors include his loving wife of sixty years Beatrice Stoecklein of the home and their two sons Todd Stoecklein and Andrew Stoecklein both of Olathe, Kansas.
Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 22, 2021 at St. Paul Catholic Church 21650 West 115th Terrace Olathe, Kansas, Burial in Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery 15800 S. Hwy US-169 Olathe, Kansas. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: St. Paul Catholic Church 21650 W. 115th Terr. Olathe, KS. 66061.
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