Rickie Lee “Dickie” Neff

Rickie Lee “Dickie” Neff, 63, of Petrolia, peacefully passed away in the presence of his loving family on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, after an 18-month battle with glioblastoma.
Born June 18, 1963, in Butler, he was a son of the late William Leo “George Benson” Neff and Theresa Diane Kusner Neff.
Dickie graduated from Moniteau High School in 1982.
He worked in maintenance for Montgomery Ward as well as other endeavors over the years, but he mostly spent his time doting on his loving wife, Shawnee Mauthe Neff, whom he married Nov. 25,1995.
He loved woodworking and enjoyed building projects. An avid gardener, he excelled at growing vegetables, which he would preserve and give to family. He enjoyed collecting antiques and had many “priceless” treasures.
Dickie cherished his family vacations where memories were made, including trips to the casino and to Las Vegas. He loved to ride his Harley Softail and drive his Mustang.
He is survived by his wife; three siblings, Edward Neff and his wife, Trina, of Fenelton, Randolph Neff and his wife, Virginia, of Chicora, and Lisa Metrick and her husband, Michael, of Chicora; his godson, with whom he was especially close, Chaz Neff; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and his father-in-law, Martin Mauthe.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Mary Mauthe.
Friends will be received in the Martin Funeral Home Downtown, 201 E. Cunningham St., Butler, on Friday, Sept. 11, from 12 Noon – 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
A Blessing Service will immediately follow at 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, with Dickie’s cousin, Rev. Steven V. Neff, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in memory of Rickie Lee “Dickie” Neff to American Brain Tumor Association, 8550 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Ste.550, Chicago, IL 60631, or www.abta.org