Richard John DePestel Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on February 25, 2026, at the age of 83, Richard John DePestel of Utica, Minnesota passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard John DePestel to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John DePestel and Erma DePestel (VanSteenkiste); and his sister Lorraine Jerzak. He is survived by: his wife Sharon of Utica; his children, Dean (Shelly) of Lewiston, Randall (Audra) of Pine Island and Travis of Lewiston; his grandchildren, Dustin (Peggy) of Lewiston, Dylan (Mary) of Lewiston, Dominick (Victoria) of Lewiston, Morgan (Logan Simon) of Zumbrota, Brandon of Mannford, OK and Bailey of Durand; his great grandchildren, Jasper, Desmond, Thomas, Bruce, Leaella and Rosalie; and his siblings, Dorothy Algyer (David) of Tracy, MN, James DePestel (Lana) of Canby, MN and Carol Johnson (Joey) of Walnut Grove, MN..