Richard Stiff, 84, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020, surrounded by his family in his home. He was born in Daviess County to the late Robert and Florence Stiff.
Mr. Stiff retired from Sears, where he did appliance repair, and Brescia University, where he worked as a maintenance man. He was a long-time, active member of Saints Joseph and Paul Catholic Church. Richard was very faithful in his prayers, especially the rosary. He was good with his hands, a jack of all trades, and especially enjoyed woodworking in the later years. He could fix anything and everything. Richard loved kidding around, telling tales, country drives, ice cream and most especially family time. He was the best husband, Daddy and Pepa ever. He will be greatly missed by many.
Mr. Stiff was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Summer Rose Stiff; great-grandchildren: Brentley Scott Stiff, Molly Anna Jennings and Joleyon Edward Stiff; sisters: Mary Stiff and Ann Stiff; and brothers, Robert Stiff, Jr. and Joseph Stiff.
He is survived by his wife of sixty-four years, Rita Mae (Payne) Stiff; daughters, Valerie Webb (Mike), Felecia Stiff, both of Owensboro, and Monica Scott (Steve) of Philpot; sons, Rick Stiff (Karen) of Whitesville, Perry Stiff (Debbie) of Owensboro, Scott Stiff (Kathy) of Whitesville, Keith Stiff (Rae) of Owensboro, Kevin Stiff (Carolyn) of Sarasota, FL, Mark Stiff, Matt Stiff, Brian Stiff (Cyndi) and Chris Stiff (Erin), all of Owensboro; thirty-two grandchildren; sixty-nine great-grandchildren; a sister, Patricia Briley of Carlsbad, CA; a brother, David Stiff of Morrow Bay, CA; many nieces, nephews and friends.
The funeral Mass will be at 11:00 AM, Saturday, September 12 at Saints Joseph and Paul Catholic Church. Visitation will be Friday from 3:00 until 7:00 PM at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory and Saturday from 9:00 AM until time of Mass at the church. Entombment will be at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery.
The number of those attending the visitation or funeral service for Mr. Stiff shall be within current health and safety directives. Family and friends shall wear appropriate personal protective masks. At the funeral home, please enter the doors near the flagpole on the Breckenridge Street side of the building.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Western Kentucky, 3419 Wathen’s Crossing, Owensboro, KY 42301 or Saints Joseph and Paul Catholic Church, 609 E 4th St, Owensboro, KY 42303.
The family would like to offer a special thanks to Hospice of Western Kentucky (especially Candance and Mark), the kind folks at Cherricare and all who prayed, called and visited.
Memories and condolences for the family of Richard Stiff may be offered online at www.glenncares.com.