Richard Neil Percival

Richard Neil Percival

November 02, 1942 — March 19, 2025

Rich, 82, died peacefully at his home in Olathe, Colorado on March 19, 2025. Rich was born in Olathe as the 3rd child to Dallas and Helen Percival. Rich grew up in Olathe, CO and graduated from high school in 1960. After serving in the Air Force as a Medic, Rich returned and married the love of his life, Bonnie Percival (Raine) and they were married for 55 years and had three boys together, Roger, Lany and Tommy. 

Growing up, Rich helped on their family farm, driving tractors and tending to the pigs, horses, and dairy cows. He was an all-star athlete and competed in football, basketball, and baseball. 

Rich, a true outdoorsman, found peace in the mountains hunting on his favorite land at Powderhorn, along the shorelines of Blue Mesa fishing, and in the fields hunting birds. He was a constant presence in the stands—first cheering on his sons as they competed in sports, then watching them coach, and later proudly supporting his grandkids in sports and 4-H.

Over the years, Rich held various jobs, highlighting his natural leadership. He served on the school and fair boards, was a dedicated 4-H leader for many years, and coached youth sports. He worked in the tire shop at Olathe Producer’s Coop, eventually becoming general manager Later, Rich and Bonnie would buy North Delta Market and run their own business for 13 years.

Rich was preceded in death by his parents Dallas and Helen Percival, and his wife Bonnie Percival. He is survived by his dog Ivy, sisters, Ladean (Daryl) Swank, Deb Fuentes (Chuck Gonzales), and brother Ron Percival, sons Roger and Brenda Percival of Olathe, CO; Lany and Denise Percival of Gunnison, CO; Tom and Shonda Percival of Gunnison, CO. 9 Grandchildren; Cassie (Dennis) Hammond, Jessica (Jeff) Kadlubar Riley (Kristen) Percival, Andrea (Matt) Smith, Amanda (Chase McAnlis) Kinterknecht, Tyler (Madi)Percival, Chase (Aspen Auer) Percival, Trey Percival (AriAna), Shay (Dustin Cadwell) Percival and 15 Great Grand Children.

Rich was an icon in the community, deeply loved by his friends, family and all who knew him. He will be greatly missed. 

A memorial service will be March 30, 2025, at the Olathe Middle School gymnasium at 1:30 P.M. Reception to immediately follow. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Olathe High School Athletics.