BURLINGAME, Kan. – Richard J. Sage, 86, of Burlingame, Kan., died Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, at Osage Nursing Center, Osage City, Kan. He was born April 3, 1938, in Burlingame, the son of Riley and Maxine (Montgomery) Sage.
In his youth, Richard worked at Oliver Grocery Store, in Burlingame. He graduated from Burlingame High School with the class of 1956.
On May 26, 1978, Richard was united in marriage to Donelda Clink, in Topeka, Kan. He inherited two daughters from the marriage, Anje and Edie, and took them as his own. Then later they had a son, Eric.
Richard was a lifelong Burlingame farmer and a member of the Farm Bureau board. He was also a DeKalb dealer. Richard was an active member of the community and was always trying to better Burlingame.
A great family man, Richard loved and cared for his entire family. He enjoyed babysitting the grandkids, and he was every kid’s favorite. Going to grandpa’s house was a treat, and the family would enjoy their time around a bonfire or driving the tractors.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Riley and Maxine Sage; a sister, Helen Smith and her husband, Dan; and three grandsons, Jonathan Anstaett, David Anstaett, and Ethan Sage.
He is survived by his wife, Donelda Sage, and son, Eric Sage and his wife, Crystal, of the home; two daughters, Anje Anstaett and her husband, Randy, of Olathe, Kan., and Edie Higgins and her husband, Jerry, of Chester, Va.; a sister, Doris Bremer and her husband, Gary, of Topeka; and 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at the Federated Church of Burlingame, Burlingame. To celebrate Richard’s life, a visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, at Lamb-Roberts-Price Funeral Home, 503 S. Topeka Ave., Burlingame.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Meals on Wheels, and sent in care of Lamb-Roberts-Price Funeral Home, PO Box 194, Burlingame, KS 66413. Condolences can be left at www.lamb-roberts.com.
