Richard Lee "Rick" Flegler, 52, died October 12, 2008 at St. Joseph Hospital, Larned, Kansas. He was born August 2, 1956 at Russell, Kansas, the son of Vernon Dean and Barbara Jean (Copeland) Flegler. He married Susan "Sue" Block June 4, 1976 at Dunlap, Iowa. A resident of Great Bend, Kansas, since 1977, coming from Russell, Mr. Flegler was the owner and operator of Dakota Dirt, Inc., Great Bend. Mr. Flegler was a member of Wild Turkey Federation, Pheasants Forever, Barton County Cemetery Board, and the Planning Commission. Survivors include his wife, Sue Flegler, of the home; one daughter, Fanisha Esfeld and husband, Bryce, Overland Park, Kansas; his best bud, Barrett, of the home; one brother, Alan Flegler, Williston, North Dakota; four sisters: Connie Golbek, Russell, Kansas; Karla Davignon and husband, Lynn, Ellis, Kansas; Vickie Counts and husband, Curt, Russell, Kansas; and Lori Maier and husband, Terry, Hays, Kansas. He was preceded in death by one son, Clint Flegler. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at First Christian Church, Great Bend. The Reverend William F. Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Friends may call from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 14, 2008 with the family receiving friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials in Mr. Flegler's name are requested to the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, in care of the funeral home.