Ricky A. "Stella" Sasse

 Ricky A. "Stella"  Sasse, 68 of Butler passed away on  September 14, 2022 at the Butler Memorial Hospital with his wife Kim by his side.

Stella had a very courageous battle with ALS, never losing his great sense of humor.  He was born in Butler, April 23, 1954.  He was the fourth child or the late Victor A. And Dorothy L. Sasse
 
He had worked at the Former Pullman Standard Plant, then later he was a carpenter, before retiring.   He enjoyed playing pool, golfing, playing horseshoes, hunting, going to camp and was an avid Steeler fan.   
 
Stella is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Kimberly (Diller) Sasse, his brother, Victor "Brow" (Toni) Sasse of Cabot, sister, Linda Knoch of Marble, PA, his sister-in-law Patti Gorski, brothers-in law, Dave, Donnie and Charlie Diller, many nieces and nephews and his cat Swiffer.

He had great support from Donnie, Brow and friends Evelyn, Tracy, Mike, Shari, Barry and many other friends.  
  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Dave and good friend, Harold Temple.

 Friends will be received on Monday, September 19, 2022 from 2-4 & 6-7:30 at Fox Funeral Home, Inc., Saxonburg, PA.  Funeral Services will follow at 7:30 with Tim Thoma officiating.
 
In lieu of flowers, a donation to the ALS Association  416 Lincoln Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15209 (ALS.org)  would be appreciated.
 
Kim would like to thank all the staff at Butler Memorial Hospital that cared for Stella during his last days.

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