Ricky “Rick” Lee Howard Stegall, 52 of Glenwood, Iowa entered into rest on August 21, 2017 at his home in Glenwood. He was born on July 29, 1965 to Clifford Howard and Sally Ann (Stoffer) Stegall in Sarpy County, Nebraska.
Rick was employed with the Glenwood Resource Center as an electrician. He had been a Reserve Deputy for Fremont County and was a retired Sergeant 1st Class in the 34th Infantry Division 1-168 Infantry Battalion Bravo Company Wolf Pack. Rick served 23 years in the Army National Guard Red Bulls Division where he served as a Platoon Sergeant during Operation Enduring Freedom. He operated Stegall Lawn Services for many years.
Preceding Rick in passing were his parents. Survivors include his son, Jacob (Ashley) Stegall and their son Ayden of Glenwood, Iowa; daughter Tiffany (Jay Boyle) Stegall of Glenwood, Iowa; sister, Barb Stegall of Malvern, Iowa; nephew Andrew Greedy of Omaha, Nebraska; niece Ashley (Gary Runyon) Greedy and their daughter Kylie Marie Runyon; extended relatives and many friends.
Interment with Military Rites will be in the Malvern Cemetery following the service.
Memorials may be made to Mills or Fremont County Sheriff Departments.
Visitation:Friday, August 25, 2017
1:00 PM
212 S. Locust St.
Glenwood, IA51534
Service:Saturday, August 26, 2017
10:00 AM
504 East Sharp Street
Glenwood, IA51534
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Jessie and I send our deepest sympathies. I had the pleasure of serving with Rick and regard him very highly as a professional soldier and strong leader. He “made things happen” and the world was a better place with him in it. Thanks Rick for your service and sacrifice for your family, fellow soldiers, and the nation. Godspeed Brother.
Ricky always had a smile on and an all around great person to be around. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Our hearts go out to Rick’s family & many friends in hope that you will learn to bear his loss. He was a character & left a large footprint behind!!
Rick will be missed by all who knew him. Always ready to help out wherever he could. Loved his family & country. I will never forget the hug he brought back from our son from Afghanistan. Keep watch over us all now Rick and know that you will never be forgotten.
Rick…You were called away too soon and left a big mark in this world ! It was an honor to be your friend and may you live in peace now . Please watch over all your family and friends until we all meet again ! You will never be forgotten ….
I’m so very sorry we lost this guy.
Always up to something.
Our sympathies to the family and friends who will miss him, including myself.
Hugs and prayers.
Prayers for Rick’s family. I worked with Rick at GRC for many years – what energy he had and always fun. He had a strong dedication to his military service. I know he will be greatly missed in that capacity.
My thoughts and prayers to out to the family of Rick. I knew him at GRC and we always liked having him fix something in the Pharmacy because he was so funny and a great guy. Sincerely, Liz
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I knew Rick from GRC. He always made me and Trish laugh. There’ll be less smiles and less laughter in this world without Rick Stegall in it.
Sending my sympathy and my prayers to Barb and family for the loss of Rick, he was such a great person that was loved by many! Everytime I seen Rick always gave me crap and I enjoyed every minute of it! He will always live the the hearts of all who knew him.
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