Richard Xavier Kellogg, passed away on October 26, 2022, at the age of 58. He was born August 28, 1964, in Dallas Texas, to James Richard and Mary Josephine (Parry) Kellogg.
Richard grew up in Dallas, TX and was a graduate of Bishop Lynch High School. Throughout out his youth, he was a Scout, with Boy Scouts of America (BSA). He eventually became an Eagle Scout, which is the highest rank achievable within the BSA. Soon after high school, he became employed with the BSA and supervised Camp Conroe, in Montgomery County, TX. Richard’s love and knowledge of the outdoors and wildlife, including hunting and fishing, inspired him to take yearly hunting trips to South Dakota.
After Richard received his bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University, he started his career with The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department at the Bastrop State Park, located in Bastrop, TX, east of Austin. Under the direction of the State of Texas, Richard was in charge of harvesting trees to be placed at the State Capitol in Austin throughout the Christmas holidays.
Richard also was employed at Fairfield State Park before transferring to Denison, TX and was employed at the Eisenhower Birthplace State Historical Site, in Denison, TX. He then transferred to Eisenhower State Park where he served the state of Texas, as a park ranger and retired from there in December of 2021.
Richard is survived by his brother, Jay Kellogg and wife Dana, of Plano, TX; sisters, Bea Dorsett and husband Edward, of Waco, TX, and Therese Kellogg, of Sanger, TX; nieces, Anissa Illerbrun and husband David, of North Carolina and Victoria Kellogg (Clint Tucker); 2 great nephews and 2 great nieces; 2 cousins, Alan Silva and Christine Roschli. Richard was preceded in death by his parents.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, November 19, 2022, at Eisenhower State Park Recreation Hall, 50 Park Rd. 20, Denison, TX, 75020. Please note: Attire will be casual and a light lunch and refreshments will be served.
