Richard C. Stanback (Rick) of Nonesuch, Kentucky, husband of Robin Stanback, passed away Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Born March 25, 1957, in Royal Oak, Michigan, he was the son of the late Harris I. and Lois H. Stanback.
Rick was a man who wore many hats – a computer engineer, a HAM radio enthusiast whose call sign was N4WCQ, an aerophile, a farmer and a tinkerer in all things electronic. Most of all, he was a man who adored his family.
One of five siblings, Rick grew up connected to them and their friends. He and Robin, his wife of 45 years, continued that connection with people, starting with their two children, Nathan (Cassandra) of Georgetown, Kentucky, whose son Henry was his grandfather’s best exploring buddy, and Danielle of Lexington, Kentucky, their friends and a number of international interns who came to work for Kentucky Equine Research. His varied interests also brought many more people into their lives.
Rick traveled the world with his wife and some of their dearest pals. There was always a bucket list with another destination waiting to be explored. His curiosity and his wry sense of humor made every trip an adventure.
A celebration of his life will be held at Holly Hill Inn in Midway, Kentucky, on Thursday, Dec. 4, between 3 and 5 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Rick’s memory may be made to the ARRL Spectrum Defense Fund, which helps to protect the airwaves for amateur radio operators or to a local animal shelter of your choosing.