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Richard Craig Obituary

Richard "Dick" Melvin Craig passed away unexpectedly at age 60, on November 1, 2017 in Sterling, CO. Richard grew up in Mankato, MN as part of a large, close-knit family. Dick graduated from Mankato West High School in 1975. He obtained a BSN from Mankato State University and continued his nursing career in the Army Nursing Corps, finalizing his education with a CRNA from the VA school of Anesthesiology in 1994. After his army service, Dick worked as a CRNA in Marionette, WI, Lake City, MN, & Sterling, CO. While in the Army, Dick met fellow army nurse, Cindy Wheat, and they married in 1991. Their 24 year marriage produced 2 well-loved children, Ian and Emily. Dick had many interests and hobbies ranging from planes, flying, and woodworking, to Celtic music and the Craig family's Scottish history. He will be sorely missed by Cindy; his children, Ian and Emily; his father, Melvin Craig; siblings, Julia (Larry), Ruth, Kathy, David (Kindle), Paul (Tracy), Jane, Mike (Kim); and many nieces, nephews, and furry friends. His family is grateful for the presence in recent years of his special friend, Kimi Williams. Preceded in death by his mother, LaVonne Craig. Memorial service will be held at 12pm, Monday, November 13, 2017 at Northview ~ North Mankato Mortuary (2060 Commerce Drive, North Mankato, MN 56003) with visitation starting at 10am. Full military honors will be provided by the Mankato Area Veterans Memorial Rifle Squad and a reception will follow at Northview. Private family interment in East Chain Cemetery to follow. Please share a memory of Dick with his family at www.mankatomortuary.com.

Published by Journal Advocate on Nov. 8, 2017.
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Dear Cindy, Ian and Emily,

Thinking about Dick and all of you this season, two years since Dick passed away. I hope you are all adjusting to life now without Dick, and able to move forward, yet knowing a huge part of the life you shared together is always a part of you. Seek God in all things, and there is healing and happiness here for you and so many who have lost loved ones.

Blessings alway, Drew Campbell class of 1975 Mankato West High.

Drew Campbell

October 26, 2019

To the whole family, I am so sorry for the loss of Richard. I knew him in High School and we spoke at several of the School Reunions. What a guy, and I feel terrible that he is gone so early in his life an the life of his family. My heart goes out to you, his wife, children and to Richards exteneded family. Richard is a loveable man, and I still cannot get over that I will not see him here again in this world. Gods Love and Healing sorround all of you now and during the new year of 2018.
Warmly,
Drew Campbell
Mankato, MN

Drew Campbell

January 6, 2018

David Tribble

December 13, 2017

DEAR CINDY, IAN, EMILY,
MY APOLOGIES FOR SUCH A BELATED MESSAGE AFTER YOUR UNIMAGINABLE LOSS.FOR WEEKS WE HAVE BEEN UNAWARE OF YOUR DEVASTATING FAMILY TRAGEDY. WE WISH YOU GOD'S PEACE AND COMFORT.
I WAS SO FORTUNATE TO HAVE MET DICK & TO HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE WORKED WITH HIM.WITH DICK'S INVITATION TO ME TO JOIN HIM IN PROVIDING ANESTHESIA COVERAGE FOR LAKE CITY IN 2010 & BEYOND, HE FURNISHED ME WITH SUCH A SATISFYING CONCLUSION TO MY CAREER.
MAY YOUR CHERISHED MEMORIES GIVE YOU STRENGTH. YOU MUST BE PROUD OF HIS MANY ACCOMPLISHMENTS. WE WERE PLEASED TO HAVE JOINED YOU IN NOTING IAN'S EAGLE AWARD & KNOW HOW PROUD THAT MADE HIS DAD.
EACH OF YOU HAVE OUR HEARTFELT SYMPATHY.
WE GRIEVE WITH YOU,
CAROL & DALE NIBBE

CAROL & DALE NIBBE

December 5, 2017

Cindy, Ian, & Emily, Heartfelt sympathy to you all. May the good Lord give you strength, comfort, and peace.
With sincere condolences,

Jim & Ann Schreck

November 15, 2017

Prayers of comfort for your families. I will miss you and your smile. Boy Scout Troop 94 Lake City can't thank you enough for all you did, the trebuchet will be cherished with thoughts of you!

Shelley Veek

November 13, 2017

Dick will be missed by those of us who met him when we attended MSU. He was a valued member of the Vets Club and a good friend.

Tom Harper

November 13, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Family during this difficult time.

Linda Dinesen

November 11, 2017

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