Ricky Richard Stocker

Ricky Richard Stocker, age 75, a resident of Portland, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Ricky was born on February 2, 1951, in Decatur, Indiana, the son of Barbara (Stocker) Meek. Ricky graduated from Sullivan High School in 1970. Ricky retired after 32 years of ironwork, connecting I-Beams. Ricky enjoyed playing golf and shuffleboard. Ricky married Rita Iracelis Barbosa in May of 2012.

Survivors include:

His wife: Rita Stocker – Portland, Indiana

2 Daughters: Kristina Muhlenkamp (husband Todd) – Portland, Indiana

Jenny Skirvin (husband Todd) – Portland, Indiana

3 Sons: Shawn Purcell (wife Christina) – Carlisle, Indiana

David Purcell (wife Cindy) – Carlisle, Indiana

Aaron Purcell – Carlisle, Indiana

2 Sisters: Rose Archer (husband Marvin) – Portland, Indiana

Cindy Kelley – Portland, Indiana

A Brother: Randy Hutzler (wife Janet) Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

14 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren.

Several nieces and nephews.

Richard was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Meek, sister, Debbie Bowers, and brother, Ronnie Hutzler.