Rick B. Feeback

Rick B. Feeback, 69, of Monrovia, passed from this life suddenly in the early morning hours of Saturday, April 8, 2023. He was born in Indianapolis on June 7, 1953, to the late James C. and Dorothy (DeSpain) Feeback. The youngest of six children, Rick grew up in Wilbur. A proud 1971 graduate from Monrovia High School, it was there he met the love of his life, Sheila. From the moment he laid eyes on her, he vowed to his friend he would marry her someday. That someday came on February 2, 1974, when the happy couple sealed the deal, vowing their unending love with a ceremony at the Martinsville Christian Church. First settling on Patton Lake, the family bought their forever home near Centerton where they spent the next 45 years together raising their children. A hard worker, Rick initially went to work for his father’s company, Feeback Roofing, while in high school. He then gained employment working the docks at Roadway, later known as YRC Trucking, working his way up the company ladder and devoting 38 years of service, deservingly retiring in September 2015. He was a member of the NRA, and most recently enjoyed meeting his fellow retirees for breakfast monthly. A wonderful and caring father, he played a key role in his kid’s lives, coaching his oldest son’s baseball team, then cheering both boys on at Friday night football games from the stands, with Sheila by his side. A great provider, Rick ensured his family never went without, continuously working to better their lives. Quite the story teller, he was the resident jokester, bringing laughter from those around him. He reveled in watching NASCAR races while rooting for his favorite drivers. An outdoorsman, he liked to spend his weekends with the guys fishing and hunting deer. A truly one-of-a-kind individual, he lived life to the fullest, with no apologies. Outgoing and friendly, he never met a stranger and brought joy to his family and friend’s lives that will be remembered forever. Along with his parents, Rick was preceded in death by his sibling, Carolyn Petty, and Larry and Bobby Feeback; grandparents, James and Carrie Feeback; niece, Gail Sadler; mother-in-law, Peggy Lucas; grandparents-in-law, Ted and Alberta Martin; and sister-in-law, Sandy Feeback. He leaves behind his devoted wife of 49 years, Sheila A. (Lucas) Feeback of Martinsville; sons, Ryan Feeback (Tobi Berkholz), and Clint Feeback (Shannon Bennington), all of Martinsville; brothers, Mike Feeback (Dell) of Martinsville, and Randy Feeback of Gosport; grandchildren, Rylie Baker (Austin) of Browns Crossing, Kyden Feeback (Kaylin) of Martinsville, Camden Feeback of Mooresville, and Lucas Feeback of Martinsville; great granddaughter, Halston Grace Baker; father-in-law, Sonny Lucas of Monrovia; brothers-in-law, Spike Lucas (Jurell) of Anderson, and Jeff Lucas of Monrovia; along with several nieces and nephews. Cremation and Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel in Monrovia. Friends and family are invited to gather for visitation on Saturday, April 15, from 1pm to 5pm at the funeral home, with a Celebration of Life Service beginning promptly at 5pm, and Mark Boardman and Chris Page will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made by mail to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Pl, Memphis, TN 38105-9959, or online at https://www.stjude.org/give.html, or to the Morgan County Humane Society, 690 W Mitchell Ave, Martinsville, IN 46151. To share a favorite story, send an online condolence to the family, or light a candle in Rick’s memory, please or visit his tribute page at www.lightmemorial.com.

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Rick B. Feeback

June 7, 1953 - April 8, 2023