Richard Thomas “Rich” Stocker, 77, of De Soto died Feb. 2, 2014, at his home. Mr. Stocker was an engineer and IT manager with Gray Bar Electric. He was a craftsman and enjoyed reading, cooking and his dogs. Born Aug. 21, 1936, in St. Louis, he was the son of the late Elmer and Beatrice (Huels) Stocker.
He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Barbara (Hamill) Stocker of De Soto; four sons: Michael Stocker, Richard Stocker Jr., Mark Stocker and Patrick Stocker, all of Arnold; two daughters: Susan Stocker and Angelique Stocker, both of Arnold; two stepsons: Dave (Julie) Witherspoon of Eureka and Richard (Tracy) Witherspoon of Weatherby Lake; a stepdaughter: Ann Jamboretz of Arnold; a brother: Tom (Sharon) Stocker of Arnold; a sister: Elaine Stocker of Oakville; and several grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother: Phil Stocker.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home in De Soto.