Robert Charles Utter II, known to everyone as Rick, passed away on December 5, 2025, in Quartzsite, Arizona, at the age of 76. Rick and his wife, Kathy, were also longtime residents of Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Rick’s life was full of family, travels, and adventure.
His careers included running a gas station, repairing vehicles, working as a sawmill heavy-equipment operator, and driving semi-trucks. His passions were flying and square dancing. He learned to fly during his time in the U.S. Navy as a young man and later earned his pilot’s license in civilian life.
Rick and Kathy loved square dancing and eventually became well known as callers and instructors as well—a passion that allowed them to travel all over the U.S. and Canada, making friends wherever they went.
Rick is survived by his wife, Kathy, sister Dawn, brother Bruce; his daughters, LaRinda (Kevin) and Jessica (Matthew); his stepchildren, Carrie (Matthew), Christiauna (Tracy) , and Kevin (Susan); his grandchildren, Zoe, Trevor, Matthew Jr., Bryon, Brenden; Jaycee, Christian, Dylan; Jacob, Daniel, and Katie; and 9 great-grandchildren.
Celebration of life will be held in Quartzsite, Arizona at Quartzsite Alliance Church on January 2,2026 at 3:00 pm and one will be held in Bonners Ferry, Idaho spring/summer of 2026 date TBD.
Prayers to the family. Sorry to hear Kathy. I was your neighbor in moyie springs Idaho. Prayers always. Sorry for your loss.