Dick Dinneen

Dick Dinneen

Dick Dinneen Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Apr. 15 to Apr. 18, 2004.
Dinneen, Dick - (Richard J.) Age 76 A brilliant, kind, gentle man slipped away on 4/12/04 to continue his adventures in Heaven. On 3/8 while skiing in CO he was injured by a snowboarder & never recovered from added compications which developed. Noone loved to ski, golf, bike, read, run, swim, trek, cook, volunteer, hunt, sing, play softball more than Dick! Born 6/9/27 to John & Catherine, by age 6 he knew farming in New Richland MN wasn't for him & he left graduation day to serve Navy on WWII destroyer USS HANK. Dick retired very well respected as Director of Right of Way & Surveys for MN Dept. of Transportation '93 after 42+ yrs. Both Dick & his wife Margo were very active in their church & shared a rock solid faith that was the absolute core of their marriage. Every single minute they shared exploring 6 continents together was a priceless gift from God! He is survived by: wife Margo; children all in the Twin Cities: Mike, Kate, Tim, Laurie (Shari), & Pat (Liza), Mary (Chris) Haugen, Sharon Margiotta; wonderful grandkids Shannon, Sean, Nick, Mary, Ashley, Samantha, Tony, Michael, Meghan, Steven; younger siblings Dean (Mary), Keith, Sheila (Art) Hopp; in-laws: Arlene, Kent (Cheri) Holen. Also left behind are his 1st wife Marty; many nieces, nephews, cousins; & a b'zillion friends from New Richland, the HANK, MnDOT, Colonial Church, ULLR Ski Club, Cursillo, Klobuchar Adventure Club. Services include Fort Snelling Assembly #2 honor guard salute 1:30PM Friday. Visitation 5-8PM Friday at WASHBURN-MCREAVY EDINA CHAPEL, W. 50th St. & Hwy. 100 at Vernon Ave. in Edina. And COLONIAL CHURCH OF EDINA Celebration of Life, 3PM Saturday, with visitation 1 hr before at 6200 Colonial Way, Edina. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred. Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel 952-920-3396.

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May 15, 2004

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April 21, 2004

Karen Holmquist posted to the memorial.

April 16, 2004

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carrie volk

May 15, 2004

Dear Dinneen family and friends,



Althogh our aquaintance was brief, I am grateful to have crossed paths with Dick Dinneen. I will miss Dick's delightful hum of a sweet melody and will forever remember and cherish the many smiles he brought me with his famous qoute of "good enough for two" in response to my : How are you doing today Dick?

I sincerly sympathize and can relate to your loss of someone very dear. In coping with the sudden loss of my brother, I created a memorial/scrapbook of cherished memories, photos and varios notes pertaining to his life and death. I've found this memorial book to be therapeutic and it continues to bring me peace and comfort as I add to it or share it with others. For me, this book, in loving memory, is a tribute to his life, and a great reflection of our lives together. To all whom experience the loss of someone special, I highly recommend creating your own memorial book of sort.



My blessings and prayers,

Carrie Volk

Karen Holmquist

April 21, 2004

Dear Margo and Dinneen family,

I was so saddened by Dick's passing. I will always remember his twinkling eyes and bright smile. I know that your strong faith will sustain you through these trying times. Please know that your friends share your grief and keep you in thoughts and prayers. God be with you.

Maureen Loonan

April 16, 2004

My condolences to the Dinneen family. I am an old highschool friend of Tim's.

My heart goes out to you at this time.

Maureen Loonan

Cathy/Doug Hartle/Larsen

April 16, 2004

Margo and family,

Doug and I join with the rest of the Ullr gang in our sorrow and shock over the loss of someone as full of life as Dick. Our hearts and prayers are with you!

Sharon Holcomb

April 16, 2004

Dear Mike! I cannot tell you how sad I was to hear about your father's death. It is my prayer that you receive all the comfort, love and support you need as you experience each phase of your grief. Something that has always given me comfort is the profound knowledge that our Heavenly Father has been patiently waiting for the perfect time to bring each of His children home. I know that His time may not be our time but He will be waiting to welcome your father with arms outstretched and with a love in His heart so perfect that we mere mortals can't even imagine. Your father's new adventure in heaven is his reward for being the kind of man who raised such a nice and kind son like you. May you and your family find peace in knowing that your father fulfilled his duty here on earth and will now enjoy the greatest and sweetest reward.

Alison Tomlinson

April 15, 2004

To Margo and your entire family - Gregg and I wish you our deepest sympathy. We know you and Dick were always on the go - you embodied the true adventurer spirit! Every time we saw you in the hallways you had a bike, hiking shoes or you had just come back from a swim. While few words can possibly provide you the comfort you need now, we will keep you in our prayers and we know you will keep all of your magical adventures and moments with Dick forever in your heart. With our condolences, Alison and Gregg Tomlinson

Arden and June Griepp

April 15, 2004

Dear Margo and all of Dick's children. Our heartfelt condolences go out to you. We were so saddened to hear first of Dick's accident and then his death. We will always remember the good times we had skiing with you, Margo, and Dick and sharing a condo with you on our ski trips. You must be very proud of all of Dick's accomplishments in his lifetime. Both of you were such active and vibrant people. It was so nice to have shared just a little of his life. Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family today. June and Arden Griepp.

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