Rick Oliver, 73, of Imperial died November 18, 2025. He built his career in the tool & dye industry including Supreme Tool & Dye and retiring in 2018 from Mueller Machine. Rick loved spending time with his wife Debbie and their friends and family, especially at home ‘que-ing by the pool. He was an avid classic American muscle car enthusiast and enjoyed racing and wrenching on cars, and in recent years, showing his beloved Chevelle. He was born to Alfred and Lawanda (Mills) Oliver on October 17, 1952 in Cape Girardeau, MO.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years: Debbie (Watts) Oliver; two children: Kelly (Rick) Doza and Ryan (Rachel) Oliver; three grandchildren: Jacob Doza, Chloe Doza, and Cameron Oliver; 2 brothers: Roger Oliver, Kevin (Tammy) Oliver. He was preceded in death by his parents: Alfred and Lawanda Oliver and his sister Vicki (Ervie) Brown and sister in law Linda Oliver.
A visitation will be held Saturday November 22nd, 2025 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm followed immediately by a celebration of life service at 3:00 pm at Kutis Funeral Home South County Chapel 5255 Lemay Ferry Road St. Louis, MO 63129.
Oliver/ Doza Family,
I am deeply saddened by the passing of my friend, Rick Oliver. For almost thirty years, Rick’s friendship gave me many GREAT memories and countless hours of laughter. It’s hard to put into words what this loss means to me and my family.
I will remember him and the memories we shared, the many funny/pointless conversations, the really messed up jokes, and the fun -filled moments… not to mention the car shows, that solidified our friendship over many years being neighbors/friends.
Debbie, please know that our thoughts are with you and your family. May we all find comfort in remembering the really funny person he was. He will be deeply missed but never forgotten.
Debbie and Family….Wishing you strength, peace, and healing during this rough time.
Love,
Mike, Lisa, Eric and Adam
I will miss Rick. We had a relationship that started with me having old muscle cars sitting out in my driveway for sale. that was a little over 30 years ago. We were both into that. Many of great times with him and Debbie. At get togethers at their house and mine. Including family and friends of both of us.
Debbie and family, Prayers for strength to carry on.
Peace Dan and Danny.
Hello Oliver family,
I’m very sorry for Rick’s passing. Your family is always part of my very first memories on Brandywine Place. I can picture Rick listening to his radio with his garage door wide open and his El Camino sitting in there. Rick was always kind and friendly to me.
Your pool was the coolest pool of the neighborhood – and my sister and I loved coming over to swim. I can also remember Kelly and Ryan coming over to babysit us, enjoying Imo’s pizza and then playing doll house – Ryan being the Dad and always falling down the doll stairs – it made us laugh so hard!
Thank you for all these memories and more,
Chris Mattler
Rick will be missed, by everyone in the car show community, He was a friend to many!
Out thoughts and prayers are with you Debbie and the rest of the family!