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Richard Vander Jagt Obituary
Richard S Vander Jagt Sr
1943 - 2021
Born November 7th 1943 in Grand Rapids Michigan, Richard S Vander Jagt Sr died April 12th 2021. He was the only child of Cornelius and Cassie Vander Jagt. Richard lived in Grandville Michigan before moving to Southern California and then Citrus Heights, Napa, and Lakeport.
Richard served in the Air Force, was a dedicated Boy Scout Leader, a devout Mason, ham radio enthusiast and a father figure to many.
He became a widower in 2010 when his wife Lucille passed. He is survived by his three children and five grandchildren.
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