He acquired his GED in 1972 and proceeded to have a 29 year career with BestWay Concrete. He then had a 13 year career with Robs Repair. He was a very hard worker and extremely smart.
His hobbies in his young life were riding Bare Back Bronc's and Bulls at the Rodeo, Driving Race Cars, spending time fishing, camping, playing music with friends, playing pool, shooting family guns with the family, watching the Denver Broncos play at the Break, and always enjoyed a good get together with friends and family.
In his later years, he enjoyed fishing, camping, shooting and collecting guns, dove hunting, riding 4 wheelers and Go Carts with his Grandchildren, riding his Harley, Holiday Family get togethers, and telling his family funny jokes.
He is preceded in Death by His Parents Frank and Wilda Sweigard, and first wife Tammie Kouba. He is survived by Daughter Athina Sweigard, Son Justin Sweigard and Partner Tumika Nickels, Brother Wayne Sweigard and his Wife Cindy Sweigard, Brother Ward Sweigard, Grandchildren Ashley and Brian Bills, Mijia Johnson, Trinity Nickels, Elaina Sweigard, Jaiden Sweigard, Zander Nickels, Cecila Sweigard and Franchesca Sweigard. He had one Great Grandchild, Eliana Bills. He also has several nieces and nephews, along with cousins.
A special thanks to all of the friends who have supported Rick through his years.
Donations can be made to Athina Sweigard on behalf of Richard D. Sweigard in care of Stoddard Funeral Home, 3205 West 28th Street, Greeley, Colorado 80634.
There will be a Celebration of life Sunday, July 3rd at 11:00 a.m. at Richard's home, 17850 WCR 394, LaSalle.
A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, July 6th at 11:00 a.m. at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
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