Richard was born in Duluth Minnesota in 1951

He went into the Army and was honorably discharged. He married Kathryn Oja in 1974, they moved up to northern Minnesota where they had 2 children and worked in the mining industry for 20 years. He enjoyed scuba diving, fishing, camping, riding his motorcycle and spending time with the family as well as his grandchildren. He was a loving husband and father for many years.

He will be dearly missed by many friends and family.

Survived by wife, daughter and 4 grandchildren