Preceded in death by: His parents Richard & Alvernia Roehler, brothers Jim and Kenny, and sister Mary.
Survived by:
Loving Wife: Linda
Daughters: Diane Roehler, Jessica (Neil) Polling, Kia (Don) Ronning, Autumn (Cody) Johnson
Sons: Jason (Kaitlyn) Fyten, Kyle (Sammantha) Shelstad.
Grandchildren: Kambrey, Pearl, Sydney, Elizabeth, Kingston, and Donny.
Siblings: Barb (Jim) Kelley, David (Carol) Roehler, Linda ( Brian) Heiple, and Dean (Kelly) Roehler.
Sisters in Laws: Lana (Jim) Roehler and Chris (Kenny) Roehler.
Many Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins
Dicks’ life, a brief history: July 1944 Dick entered this world in Minneapolis. Early in his life Dick, his mother and younger brother Jim were transported by the military to join his father in Japan. Three years later they returned with a sister Barb and another brother Dave. They moved into their new house in Mounds View MN. He attended St John the Baptist school for eight years, graduating in 1962 from Mounds View Senior High. Dick then enlisted in the Air Force, serving in Vietnam, Okinawa, and eventually Edwards Air Force base in California. After the military, he returned to the Twin Cities area with his daughter. He joined the union and started as an apprentice sheet metal worker then finally as a journeyman. He fell in love with sailing and flying. He became a certified flight instructor, teaching in Iowa, Michigan and Minnesota. He then went on to earn his airline transport pilot rating (ATP). And started flying with Mountain Air Cargo for FedEx across the eastern United States. Dick then settled in Cloquet and flew daily between Duluth and Minneapolis. Once his flying days were over, he got his general contractors license, building and remodeling homes in Duluth area.
Fast forward to February 4, 2014, he then married the love of his life, Linda.
Dick’s Legacy: Is the wealth of knowledge in a multitude of subjects and skills that he acquired in his lifetime and that he graciously shared with others just for the asking.
Dick’s Favorite Things to Do: Learn! Dick was always learning a new skill, from building a house to scuba diving to flying to rebuilding old automobiles and lately restoring antique brass trains and pocket watches. Trust me Dick did not just learn a subject, he mastered it! One of Dick’s lifelong passions was collecting World War II firearms with his brother Dave. He did also know how to relax, casting a line in the water or just sitting on the porch with a drink, conversing with family and friends or just looking at the lake.
The things that brought him joy and laughter: Being with his grandchildren and great niece and nephew. He loved family and enjoyed every moment he had.
