Richard 'Dick' 'Sarge' Sargent, 84

Richard “Dick” “Sarge” Sargent passed away peacefully July 25, 2023, with his wife and daughter at his side. He was 84 years old.

Originally from the Lakeside area in Hanford, Calif., and was the youngest son of Iola and Ernest Sargent.

He grew up on a farm and loved the outdoors. He loved to travel, fish, play golf and spend time with family. He was always outgoing and friendly and never met a stranger. He worked for a small oil company originally known as Beacon Oil Company, later sold to Valero.

He retired in 1997 after 38 years. After retirement, he and his wife did a lot of RV traveling and in 2004, he and his wife decided to move to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He loved it. People were friendly and he made a lot of friends. Shortly after moving to Coeur d’Alene, he joined the local Elks and its RV group. Had lots of fun on the outings. Later, he joined the Eagles and got together with a golfing group of guys.

He leaves his wife of 45 years, Eva; three sons, Michael Sargent and wife Joni; Steven Sargent and wife Katrina; Jamie Silveira and wife Nicki; two daughters, Debbie Hiatt and husband Eric; Shannon Silveira; he also leaves behind his brother, Douglas Sargent and wife Pat; two sisters, Sharon Junell and husband Toby; Sandy Pease and husband Al; six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was a great guy and loved his family and friends deeply.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023, at the Elks Lodge, 1170 W. Prairie Ave., Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815.