Rick Ebaugh

On Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, Rick Ebaugh passed away at the age of 69 at Southeast Hospital after an extensive illness.

Rick was born, along with his twin sister, July 11, 1950, in Cape Girardeau to Paul and Gayle Ebaugh.

He received his Bachelor of Arts in business from Southeast Missouri State University and subsequently worked in the financial industry for more than 25 years. He began his financial career with AG Edwards from 1987 to 2004. He then joined Stifel and worked there until 2013, when his health led him into early retirement.

As a devoted father, Rick's pride and joy were his children, Lisa and Eric. Rick married Debbie on April 6, 1990. He and his children, Lisa and Eric, joined with Debbie and her children, Sina and Clayton, and they made their home together in Cape.

Rick was so proud of this city, where he grew up and enjoyed serving his community. He was an active member of Cape West Rotary from 2001 to 2015, where he served in several capacities, as well as providing some amazing programs for their meetings. He was a member of Christ Episcopal Church, where he served as treasurer.

Rick was well known for his humor and the stories he could pull out of his memory bank. He had a knack for keeping his audience entertained as he reminisced about the past with long-forgotten details and songs from the 1960s. He was an integral part of the Class of '68, who has, to this day, remained his close and strong friends.

Rick is survived by Debbie Ebaugh, his wife of 29 years, and their four children, Eric, Lisa, Sina and Clayton. Eric lives in Moses Lake, Washington. Lisa and her significant other, Chuck Madden, reside in Cape Girardeau with Lisa's children, Keegan and Addie Kate. Sina and her husband, Jason, live in Cape Girardeau with their children, Cooper and Harper. Clayton lives in Phoenix with his wife, Amanda, and their children, Layla and Cheyenne. Rick is also survived by his sister, Jackie, and his twin sister, Debbie, as well as a host of relatives and friends.

Rick was preceded in death by his father, Paul Ebaugh; mother, Gayle Ebaugh; brother, Paul Ebaugh Jr.; and niece, Kara.

Friends and family may gather from noon to 1 p.m. Friday at Crain Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 829 N. West End Blvd., in Cape Girardeau.

Memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. A reception will follow at Crain Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Cape Girardeau Public Schools Foundation for special services or the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri and will be accepted at the funeral home.​

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