Richard Ralph “Dick” Orcutt

Richard Ralph “Dick” Orcutt, 79, passed away on December 5, 2025, in Mountain Home, Idaho. Born on November 18, 1946, in Wenatchee, Washington, Dick lived a life deeply rooted in service, family, and the great outdoors.

Dick attended University at Boise State University starting in 1965, then graduated from the University of Idaho in 1969 with a degree in fisheries biology.

Dick proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1970 - 1974, and the National Guard from 1974 - 1978 before dedicating his professional life to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game until his retirement in 2007. His work in fisheries and habitat biology reflected his lifelong passion for nature and conservation. Through his career, he contributed meaningfully to preserving Idaho’s natural resources and left a lasting impact on the landscapes he loved so dearly. Dick worked tirelessly throughout his career advocating for the sportsman of Idaho and cultivated many parcels of land so that residents of Idaho may enjoy the outdoors as much as he did. Dick’s journey with the Department of Fish and Game spanned 41 years, and began in Coeur d'Alene, then to Lewiston, then the rest of his long tenure in Region 3 in Southwestern Idaho. Dick was proud to become a Habitat Biologist as his final position with the department and was even more proud of the impact he made on the sportsman community.

A devoted husband, Dick shared a deep and enduring bond with his wife Peggy Orcutt. She was not only his beloved partner but also his best friend and favorite companion on countless hunting and fishing adventures. Their shared love for the outdoors was a cornerstone of their life together. They met formally in 1967 after crossing paths a few times but wouldn’t reconnect again until 1975 when they both found themselves single and began dating. Dick proposed to Peggy in the Summer of 1976, and they were married shortly after on December 4th, 1976. Their married journey started in Caldwell, then took them to Parma, Bruneau, then finally Mountain Home where they built a beautiful home together. Their home and property became the launching point for many beautiful outdoor adventures to the Pacific coast, all across Idaho, and especially cherished their long excursions in their beloved motor home Salmon fishing in Riggins along the Salmon River.

Dick was a loving father to Don Orcutt-Ovall(Derek Orcutt-Ovall), and Tracy Teeter. He cherished every moment spent with his sons and held them close to his heart. His pride in their lives was evident to all who knew him.

He is also remembered by his four grandchildren who brought him immense joy, many sisters and brothers in law, and many nieces and nephews whose lives he touched over the years. Dick is also survived by a Sister.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents, Nadine and Donald Orcutt, as well as a brother.

An avid outdoorsman throughout his life, Dick found peace and purpose in nature. Whether hunting in the mountains or deep-sea fishing off Pacific Northwest coasts, he embraced every opportunity to be outside. These pursuits were not just hobbies—they were expressions of who he was at heart: a man connected to the land and sea.

May Dick’s memory bring comfort to those who knew him and continue to inspire appreciation for nature’s beauty and the bonds of family.

In lieu of gifts or flowers, please consider donating to a cause related to outdoor conservancy.