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Richard L. Egge

1940 - 2025

Richard L. Egge obituary, 1940-2025, Othello, WA

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1940

DIED

2025

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Richard Egge Obituary

Richard L. Egge, 85

Richard Egge, 85, passed away March 13, 2025 in Othello, Washington. He was the youngest of the ten children born to John and Thelma (Swenson) Egge. He was born February 24, 1940 in Williston, North Dakota and grew up in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. He earned a college degree, and was a teacher for 33 years in Othello, Washington. He married Janice (Jan) Albright on June 29, 1968 in Minnesota.

He is survived by his wife, Jan or 56 years, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and all nine on his siblings, brothers: George, Glenn, Eugene ("Gene"), and Jule; sisters: Eleanor ("Dolly" Soiseth), Arlene (Olsen), Delores ("Doris" Van Dyke), Bernice (O'Neill), and Mildred ("Millie" Pasquale).

Yates Funeral Home has been entrusted with final arrangements. Please visit Richard's online memorial and sign his guestbook at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Coeur d'Alene / Post Falls Press on Mar. 26, 2025.

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May 6, 2025

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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March 29, 2025

He was a wonderful teacher

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