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Dad,it's been a week now and my heart still aches so , miss you and love you so much, Mike
Mike Joseph
February 06, 2007 | Bloomington
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Obituary
Joseph, M. Richard "Dick" 86, of Minneapolis, died reluctantly on January 30, 2007, surrounded by his beautiful bride of 62 years and in the presence of his five children. A proud veteran of WWII. Survived by beloved wife, Mary A.; daughter, Mary A. "Derby Doll"; sons and spouses, Richard A. and Louise, Thomas A. and Jill, Michael A. and Mary Kay, and Peter A. and Cheryl; sister, Lyl Hankland; nephew, Phillip Hankland; niece, Janyece Clausen and grandchildren and spouses, many with nicknames from Grandpa: Michael "Herman" and Kelly, Alissa "Derby Doll", "Alimay" and Louis, Mark "Rocky" and Danielle, Kristin "Molly" and Rob, Nicholas "Bumper" and Angela, Kelly "Tierney," Anthony "Ace", Zachary "Z-Man", and Julia "The Jewel." Great-grandchildren include Evelyn "Eme", Samuel "Herman" Rosemary "Tootsie" and Alexander "A.J." Dick also will be missed by nieces and nephews, many friends from Minnesota and The Villages, Florida, and his friends from Canterbury Park where he was a regular since the grand opening in 1985. He was a proud member of Teamsters 544. Also St. Helena's Catholic Church for more than 50 years. He retired from Pacific Gamble Robinson after 26 years of working his butt off. Dick was a great sports fan who began his life-long love by seeing Babe Ruth in Miller Park in Minneapolis. His youth was filled in competing in Baseball, Hockey, Basketball and Football. In addition to attending 60 State High School basketball tournaments, he went to many All Star Games, World Series, Super Bowls and Rose Bowls, he's still looking for his 1st hole-in-one in heaven. He graduated from De La Salle High School, Class of 1938, followed at DLS by his four sons. He also almost graduated from the U. of M. Visitation and prayer service will be at St. Helena Catholic Church, on Friday February 2, from 4-7 PM. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Helena's Catholic Church, 3200 East 43rd Street, Minneapolis on Saturday, February 3 at 10:00 AM, immediately followed by a reception. Interment will be at Fort Snelling at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Dick Joseph Memorial Race at Canterbury Park in care of Michael A. Joseph, 11100 Vincent Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55431. Dick's final message "Do Some Good Today".
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
Guest Book
Mary,
Dick has been in my prayers for several years now (as per our agreement), Dick will continue to be in my prayers as will you and all of your children. Dick was a great friend who will be sorely missed by all of his "Lee" brothers. God bless you and all of your family.
Jeff & Sue Johnson
Jeff & Sue Johnson
February 03, 2007 | The Villages, FL
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Mary, Carol and I want to express our deepest sympathy for your loss. Dick was a great friend and will be missed by all of his Florida buddies. Hopefully you will find comfort in your faith.
Rich Larrabee
February 03, 2007 | The Villages, FL
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all our love to all the Josephs--you are in our thoughts and prayers
...from Jeff Rye, (Mike & Mary Kay's godson) his wife Sally, and their children Mimi and Freddie
Jeff & Sally Rye
February 03, 2007 | Minneapolis, MN
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Mary and the entire Joseph Family, Randy and I are so saddened by the news of Dick's death. Please know that our thoughts are with you all now and in the difficult months ahead. I always enjoyed Dick's sense of humor and kindness! He will be missed.
Beth Staats
February 02, 2007 | Minneapolis, MN
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Dear Mary and Family, Dick will be missed by Tim and Ben and all. He is the one who started them collecting baseball cards. They will treasure him talking to them and we all will miss the smile after mass he always gave us. God Bless all of you. You are in are prayers. Love the Kemps Mark Karen Tim and Ben
Karen Kemp
February 02, 2007 | Minneapolis
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Dear Mary & family
It was my pleasure to know Dick these past years.
He was always friendly to those of us who dropped by your home to play cards even if he didn't play.
I will continue to pray for you and your family in the days to come.
May St. Joseph be on the lookout for him.
Joyce Jeffcock
February 02, 2007 | Bloomington, MN
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MJ and family,
I truly am sorry for your loss of husband, father, grandpa and friend to many. Canterbury will never be the same. I feel your pain.
Love and prayers to all of you,
Marge
Marge Lind
February 02, 2007 | Andover, MN
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Dear Mary and family:
My condolences to you and the family. I have fond memories of our days at Allison-Williams Co. I
enjoyed talking with Dick on many subjects, especially sports. He was
a fun guy to be around.
Bob Wasko
February 02, 2007 | Duluth
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