We are sad to announce that on May 29, 2023, at the age of 70, Richard Dean VanDegrift of Ellinwood, Kansas, born in Great Bend, Kansas passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard Dean VanDegrift to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Barry VanDegrift and Arlene VanDegrift (Switzer); his brother Kirby VanDegrift; and his grandson Ryan Turner. He is survived by : his wife Carol Vandegrift of Ellinwood; his children, William Perkins (Jolene) of Holcomb, Mandy Dusin of Corpus Christi, TX, Tina Tatman of Ellinwood, Amber Burt (Josh) of Peoria, AZ and April Riley (Christopher) of Mesa, AZ; his brothers, Michael Vandegrift (Nancy) of Hutchinson and Kirk Vandegrift (Shirley) of Ellinwood; and his great grandchild P. K.. He is also survived by 20 grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Wounded Warriors Project.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Fitzgerald Funeral Home