Richard Dean Morkert Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Richard Dean Morkert of Sturgis, South Dakota, born in Rapid City, South Dakota, who passed away on June 15, 2024 at the age of 86. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard Dean Morkert to pay them a last tribute.
Though his name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Richard Dean leaves upon the hearts of his loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of his spirit and the richness of his legacy.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Frank Morkert and Viola Morkert (Jorgenson); his sister Patricia Nemec; and his granddaughter Ashley Sense. He is survived by: his wife Lonna Savage; his children, Katherine Kraus (David) of Coos Bay, OR and Kenneth Morkert (Marcy); his grandchildren, Jessica Kraus, Robert Kraus, Cheyenne Tucker (Tyler) and Logan Cintron (Eddie); and his sisters, Judy Burgess and Jane Merchant. He is also survived by five great-grandchildren.
