Richard Dean Comish, 76, of Grace, ID, passed away on November 26, 2025, at Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, ID surrounded by his family. Ric was born on August 4 th , 1949, in Soda Springs, ID to Bennie and Barbara Comish. He was the third of six children and the only boy, which may explain why he learned early on to speak his mind.

Ric grew up in Grace, Idaho, where he spent his childhood on the family farm and his teenage years becoming a standout athlete. At Grace High School, he proudly represented the Grace High Red Devils in football, basketball, wrestling and track. He excelled in everything he tried. He graduated as a Red Devil in 1968, probably with a few teachers glad that they survived him. After high school he played in a band with friends and they competed in The Battle of The Bands in Pocatello, Idaho.

In 1970, Ric served overseas in Vietnam as part of the United States Armed Forces, an experience that shaped his strength, resilience, and lifelong love for his country. He sacrificed a lot for his country. He came home being exposed to Agent Orange and other wounds from the war and over the years it really took a toll on him. He also dealt with PTSD after coming home from Vietnam.

After returning home, he took on hardworking jobs with companies like Becker, Agrium and Washington Construction. In 1975 Ric met and married Fran and become a devoted stepfather to Fran’s four children – Eric, Andy, Theresa, and Kenny. They built their life together in Soda Springs, Idaho, later moving to Winnemucca, Nevada for work at Cyanco, before finally returning to Idaho in 2004.

Ric was the definition of an outdoorsman. If it involved hunting, fishing, camping, horses, rodeos or country living, he was all in. He loved farm life, and he loved the mountains, and he loved a good day spent doing anything outside. Above all else, he loved his dogs. Many dogs came and went through the years, each one of them spoiled and adored.

Ric had no filter, none! He said exactly what he thought, exactly when he thought it, whether you were ready for it or not. He told the best stories, the funniest (and not always clean) jokes, and could make the whole room laugh without even cracking a smile. He would give you the shirt off his back and you always knew where you stood with him, because he would always let you know.

He was patriotic to the core, a true Republican, and proud of his beliefs. He loved his family, his country, Donald Trump and the simple joys of everyday life.

Ric was preceded in death by his parents Bennie and Barbara Comish, his stepmother LaDean Comish, his stepsons Andy and Kenny Bragg, his sister Ranae Caldwell, his brother-in-law Van Fowler, his nephews Cary Fowler and LuCus Tillotson.

He is survived by his wife Fran, his beloved dogs Sissy and Koko, his stepchildren Eric (Christine) Bragg and Theresa (Mark) Snooks, his sisters Sharon (Sam) Caldwell, LouAnn Gibson, Kathy Tillotson and Leslie (Jay) Simons and many many grandkids, nieces and nephews that loved and adored him and will miss him dearly.

Ric lived a full life – big, loud, honest, stubborn, funny and unforgettable. He will be deeply missed by everyone who loved him, laughed with him or even got told off by him.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday December 6, 2025 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Grace, Idaho. A Gathering of friends and family will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 AM before the services. Inurnment will follow at the Grace Cemetery. 

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