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Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 29, 2013.

Sather, Richard J. Age 89, recently of Clearwater, MN, passed away Sept. 7, 2013. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 67 yrs., Vivian. Survived by his daughter, Valerie (J. Paul) Nesse; son, Richard (Xiu Zhen) Sather; grandchildren, Aiden Schermerhorn and Solveig Nesse; 2 great-grandchildren; many other relatives, as well as friends. The youngest of 7 children, Dick attended Roosevelt H.S.; served in the Navy (submarines) during WWII, and Twin Cities Naval Base; loved his work as a Mpls. firefighter, retiring in 1981; as well as owner/operator of C. J. Nelson Transfer & Rental (Mpls.) from 1954-1967. Over the years, he had a passion for his boat on the St. Croix; eventually, living up in Crosslake on the Whitefish Chain, for over 30 years, until 2000. His fun-loving, creative, generous nature touched many he encountered; never without an interesting story to tell; an avid gardener & bird watcher; a gentleman; and someone who exuded an entertaining spirit whose legacy will live on in the hearts of those who were lucky enough to know him. A "Celebratory Gathering" will take place at "The Fire Fighters Hall & Museum", 664 - 22nd Ave. N.E., Mpls., on Sun., Oct. 6, at 12:30 PM. Interment Sunset Memorial. Memorials preferred to "The Fire Fighters Hall & Museum."

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September 26, 2020

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October 12, 2013

Valerie Nesse posted to the memorial.

October 8, 2013

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9 Entries

Paul Nesse

September 26, 2020

I miss my biggest fan and advisor very much.

Valerie Nesse

October 12, 2013

We really appreciate your gracious thoughts about our dear dad.....he was so loved....and, there will always be a noticeable loss in our family without
his warm, wonderful presence......he's left us with a powerful legacy that time won't be able to erase......thanks again, Valerie

Vicki Oachs

October 8, 2013

Val and family,
My sincere condolences to you on the loss of Dick. I just heard about it. He was such an all-around good guy. Dick brought so much fun, creativity and kindness to the people he knew. He will surely be missed. Wishing you peace and healing at this time of loss!

Maryjo Gross

October 6, 2013

... been thinking of you and your family, my dear friend, Valerie! Your dad was one of a kind... the excellent kind! I'm so glad I knew him and was able to connect with him this summer! I feel like he was my 2nd Dad!
Lots of love,
Maryjo

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Vaughn Sather

October 1, 2013

My great Uncle Dick!! He will be missed, He was a great man. My prayers go out to the family.

Barb Ivey

September 30, 2013

Val and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your dad, dear, dear, Richard. He was one of the funniest, kindest, gentlest, and most creative men I have ever known. I know you will miss him terribly. He lived a great life. He had beautiful homes, boats, wonderful children, grandchildren, and a loving wife. If I were to choose a dad besides my own wonderful dad, I would have chosen Richard. I know you will carry on his legacy because you are just exactly like him, Val. Please take care of yourself.

Wm Miller

September 30, 2013

Valerie and Family,

I'd like to extend my sincere thoughts and condolences to you for the loss of your Dad. Paul has shared some of the many stories and memories and he sounded like a great Father and friend. May the wonderful memories live on.

Chaplain Ray Fritz

September 29, 2013

On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans (USSVI), we offer our sincere condolences to Valerie and Richard and all of Richard, Sr.' family and friends as you grieve his passing. May God whisper peace into your hearts and comfort and heal them. We are grateful for Richard's service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service during WWII. "Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones who remain. Thank you for your service to our country." -- Rev. Ray Fritz, National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI.

September 29, 2013

I remember Mr. Sather - I was sorry to read of your loss - My dad, Leonard Johnson, was also a firefighter & worked for Nelson Transfer --- Lois Johnson Foster

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