Lowell Richard Stiff Sr.
(March 30, 1936 - September 5, 2020)
He was born in Daviess County to the late Robert and Florence Stiff.
Richard 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.
Richard could fix anything and everything.
"Rich" loved kidding around, telling tales, country drives, ice cream and most especially family time.
He was the best husband, Daddy and Pepa (and Brother) ever.
He will be greatly missed by many.
Richard 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.
Richard 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 (Charles) of Coarsegold, CA;
a brother, David Stiff (Connie) of Morro Bay, CA;
many nieces, nephews and friends.
Richard is entombed in Resurrection Catholic Cemetery