Richard Allan Steuk, age 81, passed away on May 1, 2026 after a very brief battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). He left behind his loving wife Alaine, sons David Steuk (Nancy), Edward (Diane) Wilson and David (Shawna) Wilson; grandchildren Garret Steuk (Julia), Emily Richardson (Daniel), Ian Steuk (Emily) and step-granddaughter Natosha Koltweit (Keith); sister-in-law Patricia Steuk; nephew Jeff Steuk (Paulette). He is preceded in death by parents Karl E. and Ruth (Pietschman) Steuk, his brother Karl William Steuk, and niece Kathy Sprungl (Jeff).
Rich was born March 23, 1945, in Sandusky, Ohio. He graduated from Margaretta High School in the class of ’63, Miami University Oxford, Ohio in ’67, and earned the Chartered Financial Analyst Designation (CFA) in 1975. His career was focused on security analysis and managing investment portfolios. He first worked at National City Bank, Cleveland before moving to Arizona where he was with First National Bank of Arizona (now Wells Fargo), and concluded his career at the investment counseling firm of L. Roy Papp and Associates (Phoenix) before retiring in 1995.
In retirement he enjoyed sharing homes with Alaine, first in Scottsdale, AZ and then Morro Bay, CA, travel, ocean sailing — both competing and for leisure in their boat — ballgames, theater and helping others. He also supported the arts by establishing an endowed music award at Miami University plus supported many local Morro Bay charities and organizations.
At Rich’s request, no memorial service will be held. Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery, Sandusky, Ohio at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Richard A. Steuk Music Award in care of Brad Bundy, Miami University 725 Chestnut St., Oxford, Ohio 45056 or one’s favorite charity.
