Richard A. “Rick” Sampsel, 65, of Altoona, died unexpectedly Sunday morning, December 4, 2022 at UPMC Altoona. He was born November 2, 1957 in Altoona, son of the late Vance Richard and Alice L. (Otto) Sampsel.
Surviving are his aunt, Connie Kurtz, and her husband, Paul; and nine cousins.
Rick was a 1975 graduate of Bellwood-Antis High School. He retired as a long-haul truck driver with Zimmerman Truck Lines, Mifflintown. He attended Faith Bible Church, Bellwood.
Rick had a passion for Corvette sport cars, of which he enjoyed owning and selling. He enjoyed riding his Harley motorcycles with his friends. An avid reader, he explored a wide variety of subjects. He also loved cats.
Friends will be received from noon to 1pm, Weds., Dec. 7, 2022 at Jon C. Russin Funeral Home, Inc., Bellwood. A funeral service will be held at 1pm Wednesday at the funeral home, Pastor Ben Hoover officiating. Interment will be at Logan Valley Cemetery, Bellwood.
The family suggests that contributions in Rick’s memory be made to Bellwood-Antis Public Library.