Richard C.
Edgley, an American general authority of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and first counselor in the church’s Presiding Bishopric from 1995 to 2012, died on March 27, 2026. He was 90.
Edgley served as a general authority from October 1992 until his death, having been second counselor in the Presiding Bishopric from 1992 to 1995. Designated an emeritus general authority in March 2012, he was born in Preston, Idaho, and earned degrees from Brigham Young University and Indiana University School of Business. He also worked as a vice president of General Mills and previously served in the church as a missionary, stake president, bishop and managing director of the Finance and Records Department.
Richard Crockett Edgley (February 6, 1936 – March 27, 2026) was an American general authority of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from October 1992 until his death. He was the first counselor in the church’s presiding bishopric from 1995 to 2012 and was the second counselor from 1992 to 1995. He was designated as an emeritus general authority in March 2012.