Richard
Richard Kirby
d. July 17, 2018
Kirby, Richard F
Age 90, of Oak Park Heights. MN
Formerly of Bloomington, MN
Deeply loved husband, father and grandfather, Richard (Dick) Forrest Kirby passed on Tuesday, July 17, 2018. Preceded in death by wife, Jean L. Kirby, mother, Bernice A. Kirby and father, Everett L. Kirby. Survived by children Scott (Mary), Kimberly (Steven Belzer) and Steven (Carolyn). He is also survived by 4 grandchildren Todd (Alishia), Mitchell, Jane and Kory. Dick was born in Sturgis, Michigan on January 15, 1928 and attended Sturgis High School where he played basketball and was a drummer in the band. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1946-1950. Dick worked in sales for Weyerhaeuser, was CEO of Warner True Value Hardware and was the GM of the General Paint and Chemical Division of Cotter and Company. He enjoyed retirement with his beloved wife Jean at his cabin in Northwestern Wisconsin and home in Naples, Florida. Dick lived his life through his Christian faith and love for his family. He was a proud veteran. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. Dick enjoyed, hunting, fishing, golf, tennis, listening to jazz music, and doing home projects. He and his wife Jean loved getting together with lifelong friends from Sturgis, Michigan, Bloomington, Minnesota and their retirement community at Boutwells Landing. Dick will be missed for his gentle smile, sense of humor, kindness and caring way. Our family will be forever grateful for the support and kindness that the Boutwell Landing and Lakeview Hospice teams provided to Dick during the later stages of his life.
Visitation on Saturday, July 21, 2018 from 9-11 AM at Boutwells Landing Steamboat Lounge. Please follow signage at main entrance, 5600 Norwich Pkwy, Oak Park Height, MN 55082. Funeral Service Tuesday, July 24 at 11 AM at the United Methodist Church in Sturgis, MI. Interment following at Oak Lawn Cemetery, Sturgis, Michigan. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to: Navy Historical Foundation (www.navyhistory.org/contribute/donate-now/) or the Sturgis Area Community Foundation
Re: Depot and Museum Preservation Fund, 310 N. Franks Ave., Sturgis, MI 49091 (www.sturgismuseum.org/membership.php)
Age 90, of Oak Park Heights. MN
Formerly of Bloomington, MN
Deeply loved husband, father and grandfather, Richard (Dick) Forrest Kirby passed on Tuesday, July 17, 2018. Preceded in death by wife, Jean L. Kirby, mother, Bernice A. Kirby and father, Everett L. Kirby. Survived by children Scott (Mary), Kimberly (Steven Belzer) and Steven (Carolyn). He is also survived by 4 grandchildren Todd (Alishia), Mitchell, Jane and Kory. Dick was born in Sturgis, Michigan on January 15, 1928 and attended Sturgis High School where he played basketball and was a drummer in the band. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1946-1950. Dick worked in sales for Weyerhaeuser, was CEO of Warner True Value Hardware and was the GM of the General Paint and Chemical Division of Cotter and Company. He enjoyed retirement with his beloved wife Jean at his cabin in Northwestern Wisconsin and home in Naples, Florida. Dick lived his life through his Christian faith and love for his family. He was a proud veteran. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. Dick enjoyed, hunting, fishing, golf, tennis, listening to jazz music, and doing home projects. He and his wife Jean loved getting together with lifelong friends from Sturgis, Michigan, Bloomington, Minnesota and their retirement community at Boutwells Landing. Dick will be missed for his gentle smile, sense of humor, kindness and caring way. Our family will be forever grateful for the support and kindness that the Boutwell Landing and Lakeview Hospice teams provided to Dick during the later stages of his life.
Visitation on Saturday, July 21, 2018 from 9-11 AM at Boutwells Landing Steamboat Lounge. Please follow signage at main entrance, 5600 Norwich Pkwy, Oak Park Height, MN 55082. Funeral Service Tuesday, July 24 at 11 AM at the United Methodist Church in Sturgis, MI. Interment following at Oak Lawn Cemetery, Sturgis, Michigan. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to: Navy Historical Foundation (www.navyhistory.org/contribute/donate-now/) or the Sturgis Area Community Foundation
Re: Depot and Museum Preservation Fund, 310 N. Franks Ave., Sturgis, MI 49091 (www.sturgismuseum.org/membership.php)
Gathering of Family and Friends
Boutwell's Landing - Steamboat Lounge5600 Norwich Pkwy
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
Saturday, July 21, 2018
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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