Obituary of Richard Steele

Richard (Dick) Steele passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday, August 1st. He was born in Huntington Park, CA to Ray and Marie Steele on February 19, 1925. Dick started his career in the automobile business as a mechanic and later a salesman at Maywood Bell Ford. He became a Sales Manager for Mike Salta Pontiac in Long Beach, CA. In 1962, he purchased his own dealership in Reseda, CA which became Dick Steele Rambler and later Dick Steele Chrysler-Jeep. In 1966, Dick married his soul mate, Liz Thompson. Together they travelled, played tennis, snow skied, water skied, and discovered Lake Havasu City. Dick retired, built their home, and they moved to Lake Havasu in 1990. Dick enjoyed playing tennis with the guys, loved old cars, and was a member of Relics and Rods Car Club for a number of years. He was a huge NASCAR fan and spent weekends cheering for his favorite "Rowdy", Kyle Busch. He was a 50 year member of the Masonic Grand Lodge of CA. Dick was predeceased by his parents; his only sibling, Helen Ribail; and brother-in-law, Chuck Ribail. He is survived by his wife of almost 49 years, Liz; his favorite nephew, Ray Ribail; and niece, Diane Krenek; as well as several great-nephews. He is also survived by his little Jessie, his beloved Shih Tzu. Special thanks to good friends Gail and Phyllis Lawson, our rocks. No memorial is planned at this time. Services were placed in the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home and Crematory. Thoughts and condolences may be sent to the family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com.