Richard Wittmayer, 67, of Deadwood, South Dakota passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, July 21, 2023.

Richard Allen Wittmayer was born on September 14, 1955 in Stanley, North Dakota to Kenneth and Fern Wittmayer. He was raised in Stanley and graduated from Stanley High School in 1973. After graduation Richard wet to work in the oilfield, bartended, worked at Northrop-Grumman, and for Deadwood Gaming.

On December 30, 1977 at the Lutheran Church in Ross, North Dakota Richard married the love of his life, Rhonda. Together the couple started to grow their family and lived in Ross until 2002 when they moved to the Black Hills in South Dakota. Richard and Rhonda bought a home outside of Deadwood where they lived until the time of his death.
Richard enjoyed motorcycles, fishing, archery, golf, concerts, campfires, and spending time and playing games with his family. He thoroughly enjoyed living life and he will be greatly missed.

Richard is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Rhonda; his children, Joey (Amy) Marmon and their children Zoey and Duece of Ross, ND and Ace of Greeley, CO, Corey (Carrie) Wittmayer and their children Eric, Paige, Lillie, Vivian, Chase, and Jennah of Deadwood, SD, Kelly (Amber) Wittmayer and their children Devon, Elizabeth, and Kody of Stanley, ND; brother, Larry (Marlyss) Wittmayer of Mandan, ND; sisters, Linda Iverson of Lake Havasu City, AZ, Diane (Joe) Records of Boise, ID, and Joanne (Steve) Felchle of Bismarck, ND.

Preceding Richard in death is his parents; grandparents; in-laws; and several cousins.