Richard "Dick" Vanek

Loving husband of Jean (Daley); hero of five daughters, Vicki Czerwinski, Linda (Scott) Schoenike, Sandie (Russ) Petersen, Laura (Meade) Ridge, and Amy (Chuck) Hartl; admired grandpa to David, Krista (Dan), Ryan (Tiffany), Andrew (Dana), Chris (Jenae), Michael (Dani), Brad, Meghan (Brian), Hannah, Emily (Ben) & Jacob; great grandfather to Calvin, Henrick, Adalyn, Sawyer, Ascher, Everett, Austin, Logan, Peytyn, Grayson, Kailynn and Cooper; fun loving brother to John (Carol); and sisters-in-love Maggie and Mary.

Preceded in death by parents, Alyce & Van; brothers, Tim & Steve; and granddaughter, Katie

US Navy Veteran. Member of and Trout Unlimited and Kiwanis. Fishing was his passion; he learned from his father, shared with his brothers, taught to his son-in-laws and grandchildren.

A Service of Remembrance will be held at 10 am in the Chapel at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church (525 Jackson St., Anoka). No visitation.

Memorials preferred to Trout Unlimited or the Humane Society.