Allen-Richard-Obituary

Allen Joseph Richard

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Jan 26, 1947 – Jan 29, 2026

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BORN
January 26, 1947
DIED
January 29, 2026
LOCATION
Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Allen Joseph Richard, 79, passed away peacefully at home in Grand Rapids, MI, on January 29, 2026, surrounded by his wife and four children. Allen was born on January 26, 1947, in Bottineau, ND, and grew up on his family's farm south of Dunseith. He graduated from Dunseith Public Schools in...

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Susan and family, I am saddened to hear of Allen´s passing. I enjoyed working with him when I was at MDN. He always had a story!! Really, he was a terrific guy and a great storyteller! Sending warmth as you navigate his loss.

I served with Senator Allen Richard in the ND Senate. I remember Allen as energetic and really talented at representing the folks in his district, which included the Tuttle Mountain Tribe. He stood for others. I recall him as multitalented and a colorful dresser! Senator Tim Mathern dresser!