65, of St. Louis, MO, born March 3, 1953, died Sunday, October 21, 2018, in St. Louis. Richard was a long-time parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua, and a current member of St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church in St. Louis Hills, MO.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Richard A. and Marie (nee Plasmeier) Steger, his brothers, Lawrence and Edward Steger.
He is survived by his sisters, Mary Kay (Bill) Shackelford of Fort Worth, TX, Anne (Mike) Flahive of Shiloh, IL, Martha (Ron) Winkler of St. Clair, MO, Theresa (Harland) Horn of St. Louis County, MO, Maggie Rodgers of Overland Park, KS; brothers, Gerard Steger of Oak Ridge, TN, and Paul (Sara Bucy) Steger of Blacksburg, VA; nineteen nieces and nephews, and five great-nieces and nephews; aunts, cousins, and numerous friends.
Rick enjoyed being with his family, his work family at The Walking Cradle, LLC, and his friends at Charter Senior Living Center, where he lived. He was such a lovely, kind, sweet man who never had an unkind word for any person or situation. His favorite saying was, “Be Nice!” He loved and shared many good jokes and had an infectious laugh that everyone loved. He volunteered at St. Anthony of Padua’s gym/concession stand for many years. He enjoyed walking, sports of all kinds, and was especially proud of having attended the U.S. Open in Flushing Meadows, N.Y. with his sister, Maggie, in 2013. He enjoyed listening to jazz music, reading, and movies at the theater. Rick was the gentlest, giving brother, friend, uncle, and cousin!
Services: Memorials may be made to the Knights of Columbus, Webster Groves 2119, P.O. Box 190197, St. Louis, MO 63119, or Legion of Mary, 336 Ripa Ave., 63125. Memorial Visitation from 9-11 a.m. followed by Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 3, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 3140 Meramec St., 63118. Private burial at Resurrection Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements by Kutis Affton Chapel.