Rick Engquist

Rick passed away on August 20, 2025, in McPherson, Kansas. He was 70 years old. Rick was born on September 22, 1954, in Gary, Indiana, to Richard Donald "Dick" Engquist Sr. and Darlene Engquist. He grew up in California outside Los Angeles, attending Resurrection Lutheran School and graduating from Rolling Hills High School before earning his degree from Cal Poly Pomona. On November 1, 1980, Rick married Dee, the love of his life, after first winning her heart while attempting to steal her horse. The very next day, they launched Engquist Tractor Service and spent their honeymoon working together on a combine. Rick lived life on his own terms. He could never be tamed and always did things the Rick way - sometimes complex, sometimes unconventional, but always brilliant. He was a master tinkerer and problem solver, unmatched in his ability to fix stubborn machines. His collections of Jeeps, motorcycles, and Packards were more than hobbies, they were proof of his unrelenting curiosity and ingenuity, and questionable habits of hoarding. He is survived by his wife, Dee Engquist; daughter, Laura, and her husband Joe; son, Richard Donald Engquist III, "Scooter", and his wife Ari with their children Richard Donald Engquist IV and Teagan; and son, Vincent, and his wife Kylie with their daughter Rylee. He also leaves behind his best friend Penny, his loyal 11-year-old standard poodle who will deeply miss him. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Washington Elementary School, where all three grandchildren attend. Rick will be remembered for his sharp mind, his restless spirit, and the way he could breathe life back into anything, whether it was an engine, a project, or a fantastic story.