Gerald Owen Richards Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Gerald Owen Richards of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Gerald left this world on November 17, 2025 at the age of 99, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gerald Owen Richards to show support.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Gerald may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Frederick F. Richards and Marion Richards (Carroll); his sibling Carroll H. Richards; his wife Nancy Richards; his daughter-in-law Jane; and his great grandchildren, Audie, Luca and Jack Craig.
A celebration of life was held on Wednesday, December 3rd 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Open House (201 W 37th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105).
