Richard served in the US Navy and was a lifetime member of the Coon Rapids VFW. He retired from Kurt Manufacturing.
Survived by wife, Julie; children, Mike, Cheryl and Sandy; and five grandchildren.
Funeral service will take place at 11am on Saturday, December 7 at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1415 S 6th Ave, Anoka. Visitation will begin at 10am at the church. Private family burial in Wisconsin.