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Richard Steckler © Enid News and Eagle 01-04-2017 Submitted by: Glenn
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The funeral service celebrating the life of Mr. Richard Steckler, 80, Enid, is 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017, in the First United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Randy Mitchell officiating. Burial follows in the Bierig Cemetery, north of Okeene. Services are under the direction of Brown-Cummings Funeral Home.
He was born Aug. 8, 1936, on a farm near Ames to R.B. and Edith Wahl Steckler. He attended Ames Public Schools, and then Oklahoma Bible Academy. He graduated from Enid High School with the great class of 1955. He attended Philips University and completed 210 college hours, including the Phillips seminary. He always enjoyed music and was a naturally gifted pianist and musician. He truly believed that service to humanity was the best work of life. He lived a very simple life while helping hundreds of people. He would give his last dollar to someone in need. He could be found on weekdays at Our Daily Bread, where he truly enjoyed visiting and helping friends.
He is survived by his godson, Karl Girty, and several cousins.
Memorials may be made in his name to Our Daily Bread, with Brown-Cummings Funeral Home serving as custodians of the fund.
Condolences may be made online at www.Brown-Cummings.com.
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