Richard Lee Bogaard Obituary
In loving memory of Richard Lee Bogaard of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, who departed this world on November 8, 2025 at the age of 85. Richard leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Richard A. Bogaard and Leona J. Bogaard (Struyk); his sister Mary; and his brothers-in-law, Harlan DeBoer, Dean Shelly and Jim Huntsperger.
He is survived by: his wife Nancy Sitz (Pike); his children, Rob Bogaard (Kim), Dane Bogaard (Kim), Christine Sitz (Pat) and Valeri Burton (Eric); his grandchildren, Lauren Perry (Derek), Kela Bogaard, Arie Bogaard, Kylie Nei (Noah), Blake Higgins (Emma), Kobe Burton (Macky) and Eli Burton (Lauryn); his great grandchildren, Reid Perry and Claire Higgins; and his sisters, Donna Shelly (Bud), Linda Huesman (Meint), Letha Huntsperger and Beth DeRuyter. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins.
Visitation was held on Saturday, November 15th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Faithbridge Church (1505 Park Ave, Park Rapids, MN 56470). A celebration of life was held on Saturday, November 15th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, may we suggest a donation to Faithbridge Church (https://www.faithbridgepr.org). Please click here to donate to Faithbridge Church.
November 13, 2025
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