Ralph
Stecklein, 65, of Lindsborg, KS, and formerly of McPherson, KS, passed
away peacefully on Sunday, March 28, 2021, at Salina Regional Health
Center, Salina, KS. He had previously worked in production at McPherson
Industries at MCDS.
He was born on October 31, 1955, at the
St. Anthony Hospital in Hays, KS, the son of Steven and Louise Marie
(Bieker) Stecklein. He had two older brothers, Steven and Alfred. As a
child, Ralph lived in Ellis County, KS.
Ralph was infatuated
with water and loved to swim, bathe, and shower. Basically, anything to
do with water, he loved! He also loved drinking water and milk. He was
often found supporting the community sports, especially outings to the
McPherson Friday night football games. He also loved the KU Jayhawks and
KC Royals. He enjoyed the socialization at the Special Olympics. He had
a favorite necklace he wore that he made out of plastic rings that were
from containers he had been collecting. His close-knit circle of
friends and caregivers would say he was normally always happy and had a
smile on his face. He will be deeply missed.
Survivors include: his loving MCDS family and caregivers; and guardian, Vaughn Ingram of McPherson, KS.
The memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, April 1, 2021,
at Harmony Christian Church, 1713 Mohawk Rd, McPherson, KS 67460, with
Pastor Troy Schroeder officiating. The service will be livestreamed on
the Harmony Christian Church Facebook page. A private burial will be
held at a later date in the McPherson Cemetery.
Memorial
donations may be given to Multi Community Diversified Services, Inc.
(MCDS) in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut,
McPherson, KS 67460.