Richard (Rick) Edward Stephenson Sr. Has left his garage to join his family of mechanics in the Heaven's above and meet the angels waiting there for him also. Rick (Richard) Stephenson Sr, 72, passed away at home with his loved ones around him on September 4, 2019 @ 2:29 am after a continued struggle with COPD. He is survived by his loving wife Letty (Leticia) of 15 1/2 years. His brothers Phillip and Randy of Wichita, Terry (Donna) of Rose Hill, and his favorite very sweet and thoughtful little sissy Cindy Stephenson. Richard leaves his son Rick (Richard) Jr, (Diana), daughter Deana Miltenberger (Tony) of Greenville, TX, stepdaughters Sheena, & her brother, Christine Joy (Robert), Christalynne (Rodel), and stepsons Christan Mark  {Maria Clarisse) and Lesther Sid (Desiree) He was the doting grandfather to Eddie, Richard, Robbie, Ashley, Gabby, Caitlin (Edwin), Vanessa, step grandfather to Karl, Kenneth, Daniela, Christel, Abby, Leinyel, Tonio, Leyel & Sammy and great grandfather to Aubrey, AJ, Joseph, Tyler, Madelyn, Aiden, & Bella.
Rick (Richard) Sr served in the US Navy with a Highest Rank Attained as E5 in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii from April 3, 1964 to December 10, 1968 before returning to civilian life and becoming a well-known Master Mechanic in New York back here in Wichita.
In 2002 Rick Sr met his love of his life Letty and in 2004 married Letty and began the longest marriage of his life, enjoying 15 ½ years with her and her children. Anyone who knew them knows the love and patience Letty gave him is what sustained his life on this earth for the past few years.
Visitation will be held on Saturday September 7, 2019 10 am at Old Mission Mortuary 3424 E 21st with Services at noon.  Graveside services with military honors to follow at Old Mission Wichita Park Cemetery. Celebration of life to be held at the American Legion 816 N Water Street Wichita, KS.