ny, Czech Republic, Poland, and Hungary. Richard's interests included snowmobiling, camping, cooking, canning; tomatoes and pickles, collecting antiques, and gardening. Richard had a passion for gardening. He always had a garden at their house in Stewartville, and after he retired, he planted a much larger garden every year at the family farm. He typically canned and shared most of what he grew; but in bountiful years he would sell the surplus to the local grocery store. Richard is survived by his sister, Carole Walz of Stewartville, MN; brother, Thomas (Darlene) of Stewartville, MN; children, Jean (Larry) of Oronoco, MN, Scott (Silvia) of San Diego,CA, and Mark (Sharon) of Brainerd, MN; grandchildren, Jake of San Diego, CA, Carl (Jessica) of Roseville, MN, Sara (Nick) Amys of Fargo, ND, and Kevin of Fayetteville, NC; and great grandchildren, Boaz and Naomi. Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy; his parents, Oswald and Ruby. A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Friday, December 21, 2018 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home, 5421 Royal Place NW, Rochester, MN with visitation one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will be held at Grandview Memorial Gardens in Rochester. Memorials are preferred to Season's Hospice. To share a special memory or condolence be please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com