Richard "Rick" Dennis Herrly, age 55, of Phoenix, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020 after courageously battling cancer for eight years. He was born on October 23, 1964 to Ralph Dennis and Judy Kae Herrly in St. Paul, MN. Richard attended Jefferson Senior High School in Alexandria, MN. On September 26, 1998, he married Lisa Weems in Laughlin, NV. He was a former plumber and painter. His passions were hockey, watching the Minnesota Vikings, and he was a huge NASCAR fan. He also enjoyed fishing, camping, and spending time with friends and loved ones. Richard is survived by his loving spouse of 21 years, Lisa; his daughter, Rikki Rae Fischer (Josh Colden) and Rikki’s son (Rick's beloved grandson), Rogan Duke Colden, all of Horace, ND; his parents, Ralph and Judy Herrly, of Nancy, KY; three siblings, Jody Herrly Wagner (Dan) of Alexandria, MN, Shari Herrly Ross (Steve) of Lexington, KY, and John Herrly of Alexandria, MN; and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, countless friends and loved ones. He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents, and his brother, Kenneth Ralph Herrly. No local services are planned; Celebration of Life services in Kentucky will be scheduled at a later time. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Richard’s honor may be made to the Hospice of the Valley at https://www.hov.org/donate/ or the American Cancer Society at https://donate3.cancer.org/.