Ralph Dever Stuck of Holiday Island, Ark., was born March 16, 1935 in Auburn, Neb., son of Robert and Zelda (Keedy) Stuck. He passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016 with family by his side at age 81.
After graduating from Auburn High School, he proudly served his country in the Army Artillery Unit in Korea. After attending Peru College he started his career in finance. He was involved in the Nebraska Collection Board; President of the Nebraska Collection Association from 1978-1979, working with Nebraska Secretary of State, Allen Beerman, and the International Credit Association for distinguished service. He was also a long time member of the Rotary Club and Jaycees.
As an entrepreneur, he purchased National Account Systems of Omaha and later created Mortgage Credit Reporting Company. After 26 years he sold the companies, at which time he and his wife, Wanda, moved from Bellevue, Neb. to Holiday Island, Ark., to enjoy retirement.
He was an avid golfer and very proud of having achieved three holes in one. His golf cart probably has more miles on it than Wanda’s convertible! He was a passionate Nebraska football fan, an expert at crossword puzzles and trivia. Most of all he loved spending time with his family and friends.
On March 3, 1984 he was united in marriage with Wanda (Eikenbary) Stuck who survives him. He is also survived by his children, son, Mike Stuck of Olympia, Wash.; son, Mark Stuck (Debbie Turner) of St. Louis, Mo.; daughter, Shelly Scoggins (Steven) of LaVista, Neb.; stepson, Bret Anderson (Ingra) of Papillion, Neb.; stepson, Kerry Anderson (Janet) of Papillion, Neb.; grandchildren, Bryan Stuck, Mary Eibes (Jake), Max Anderson and Ethan Anderson; many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Dennis Stuck, and sister Nadine Hall.
Funeral service was Oct. 16, at the Holiday Island Community Church with Pastor Jeffrey Timm officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service, Inc. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society Foundation, 250 Williams Street, Atlanta, Georgia 30303. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com. © Nelson Funeral Service, Inc. 2016