Richard Vercruysssen

Richard Vercruyssen

Born: 11-4-1940 In Sacramento California

Passed away: 12-5-2024

Parents: Albert & Rosemary Vercruyssen

Preceded in death by his son Matthew Vercruyssen and his sister Donna Vercruyssen.

Graduated from Norte Del Rio High School, attended Sacramento city College.

A Veteran of U.S. Army with distinctions in: Expert (BAR), Expert Infantry Badge, Expert (Mtr 81mm), Expert (Rifle m-1).

Retired from AAA Insurance Company as an insurance executive of claims.

Richard is survived by his daughter Kelly Eshraghi and and son-in-law Arman, his son Eric Vercruyssen and his sister Yvonne (Vercruyssen) Wilcox. He loved his son and daughter and they helped him through many years of illness. His many nieces and nephews, and family members affectionately called him Uncle Richie. Richard had a love of reading and history. He delighted in talking about this travels in Europe (during the Army years) as well as many trips he took representing the AAA Insurance Company. A frequent traveler to Central America, where he visited his daughter and son-in-law. He also enjoyed fishing with his son Eric, and the fishing adventures they had in Baja California, Mexico. He had a BMW motorcycle and went on many road trips and adventures with his cousin Mike Vercruyssen after he retired. He enjoyed long walks with his beloved dogs. He developed cancer when he was 50 years old and fought it with amazing bravery and grace. He will be missed by his family, friends and neighbors.

A Vigil will be held at St. Mary Funeral Center, 6509 Fruitridge Road off of the 65th St. Expressway in Sacramento, on Friday January 10 2025, 1:00pm.  Mass to follow at 2:00 and Committal at 3:00.