Richard Thomas Stone

Dr. Richard Thomas "Rick" Stone, 48, of Ames, Iowa, passed away on November 2, 2026.

Rick was born in Rochester, New York. He earned his PhD in Industrial Engineering from SUNY Buffalo and went on to a long and dedicated career at Iowa State University. His greatest joy and proudest accomplishment was being a father.

He is survived by his three beloved daughters, who were his world; his parents, Richard and Luci Stone; his sister and brother-in-law, Kelly (Stone) and Chris Geer; his niece and nephew, McKinley and Maverick Geer; and many cherished aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

May he be remembered for his big heart, his big laugh, his generous spirit, and his fearlessness in being his authentic self. True to who he was, Rick chose to be an organ donor, and his generosity lives on in the lives he has helped save. Rick was deeply loved and will be deeply missed.