Richard Benjamin Sayler was born January 1, 1915 south of Menno to Henry and Elizabeth (Nee Schempp) Sayler. He was baptized by F.A. Rittershaus on April 18, 1915. As a young boy, he attended Klaudt School until the 8th grade and on June 30, 1929, he was confirmed by Rev. John Bodeman at Salem Reformed Church in Menno. He was united in marriage to Ida Herr on January 16, 1941 by Rev. Walter Odenbach in Tripp, SD. Together they farmed and four children were born: Donald, Darlene, Donna Mae, and Marlys. Richard never missed a harvest until the fall of 2009 and he and Ida just celebrated their 70th Wedding Anniversary on January 16, 2011. They enjoyed gathering with friends to play cards especially pinochle. Richard and Ida enjoyed traveling on bus tours but also traveled abroad to Germany, Switzerland, Austria and the Netherlands. His grandchildren and great grandchildren were a joy in his life and the time he spent with them was treasured. He was very active in his church serving as an Elder, Deacon, and Sunday school teacher.

Those who will cherish his memory are his wife, Ida of Scotland Good Samaritan Center; Son, Donald (Barbara) Sayler of Menno, SD; Daughters: Darlene Rokusek of Scotland, SD and Marlys (Daniel) Haase of Scotland, SD; 11 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and a sister, Clara Bittner of Tyndall, SD and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Donna Mae, son-in-law, Robert Rokusek; brothers: Theodore, August, John, and Ruben Sayler; his sisters: Anna Delzer, Ida Sayler, Elsie Schnabel, and Esther Zeeb.