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Richard Schirber Obituary

Richard Schirber

Richard F. Schirber Sr., 80, Henderson, Nev., formerly of Bismarck, came to rest May 9, 2008, under hospice at Harbor House, Las Vegas. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 27, at Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Bismarck, with the Rev. Thomas Kramer officiating. Burial will be at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery.

Richard "Dick" Schirber was born Feb. 15, 1928, in Herried, S.D., the son of Martin J. and Mayme (Meagher) Schirber.

Dick grew up in Timber Lake, S.D., graduating from High School in 1945. He served in the U.S. Army from July 11, 1946, until his honorable discharge as a corporal Nov. 8, 1947. He attended St. John's University in St. Cloud, Minn., and Dunwoody Institute in Minneapolis. On Jan. 29, 1948, he married Rita Marie Alspach of Igloo, S.D.

Dick was employed as a painter, builder, bank clerk and cafe owner. Dick worked in Bismarck as a realtor and real estate broker for more than 30 years. Beginning in 1958, Dick was an active member of the Bismarck-Mandan Board of Realtors. He was named Bismarck-Mandan realtor of the year in 1969 and 1973. Dick was instrumental in the start of the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and in 1975, he became one of the first Certified Commercial Investment Members (CCIM) in the Bismarck area. Dick was involved in numerous business and housing developments. He was president of Robert James Real Estate and developed Robert James Property Management. Dick and associates established Logan Hill Real Estate in 1984.

Dick served on the Burleigh County Housing Board of Directors and the Bismarck Chamber of Commerce, Education Committee. Dick was President of the Bismarck Sertoma Club and a member of the Cathedral Parish Board.

Dick married LuGale (Voegele) Backlin Sept. 20, 1985. He and LuGale owned and operated Century 21 Mountain Real Estate of Heber City, Utah. Dick enjoyed the skiing, biking and hiking opportunities that Utah provided. While in Utah, Dick came to have an irreplaceable relationship with his grandson and constant companion, Jamey. Dick treasured the companionship of many dogs throughout his life; Schultzie, Charlie, Abigail, Tate and Max. After retiring in 2000, he and LuGale moved to the Las Vegas area.

Dick is survived by his wife, LuGale, Henderson, Nev.; six children, Mary Elizabeth Schirber and David Olson, Thomas and Debra Schirber, Linda and David Gagnon, Richard Jr. and Carol Schirber all of metropolitan Minneapolis, Kathy Schirber and Kevin Kirkey, both of Bismarck, and Anthony and Linda Schirber, both of Overland Park, Kan.; two step-children, Dawn Huber, Las Vegas, and Eric and Shelly Backlin, Lino Lakes, Minn.; 15 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents; and six brothers and sisters, Robert, Raymond, Martin Jr., Irene, Hertha and Mary Catherine "Caty" Leonard. (Bismarck Funeral Home)

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Published by The Bismarck Tribune on May 25, 2008.

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Mary Colling

May 27, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of Dick's passing. Thoughts of him brought back so many memories of the good times with Robert James and Logan Hill. It was a sad time after he left Bismarck. Best Wishes to the family and Condolences.

Sister Susan Lardy

May 25, 2008

Dear Schirber family, I extend my prayerful sympathy to all of you. I was Linda's first grade teacher (at that time Sister Yvonne, now Sister Susan). I remember your parents' faithful participation in PTO or was it PTA and always so very concerned about their children's academic progress. It was a joy to work with them and to know them. I pray that your dad may rejoice forever in God's blessing of peace and love. May you console each other in the loss you share.
PS. I work at St. Alexius now. sincerely,

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