Dick A. Hufford

Funeral services for Dickie “Dick” Hufford of Morris will be held Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, rural Morris, with Reverend Mike Hanson officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris and for one hour prior to services at the church on Thursday.

Dickie Allen Hufford, son of George and Mae (Sloneker) Hufford, was born on August 18, 1936 in Framnas Township in Stevens County, Minnesota. Dick grew up on the family farm in Morris Township and later graduated from Morris High School in 1954. Following his educations, he worked for Western Electric from November, 1956 thru March, 1959. In March, 1959, Dick enlisted in the United States Army National Guard, serving in the active reserves for six years, being honorably discharged in February, 1965. On July 1, 1961, Dick was united in marriage to his farming partner, Myrna Miller. To this union three sons were born, Jeff, Kirby and John. The couple farmed, raised grain, black angus cattle and hogs for the next 50 plus years. 

Dick was active in establishing the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on the land it sits on today. He also served on various boards: Morris Township Treasure for over 25 years; chairmen of the West Central Cattlemen Association; president of the 9-F Sportsmen Club; several church boards and the Morris Area School Board. Dick and Myrna enjoyed taking trips to Arizona to visit John and his girls and also bus trips all over the United States, including Hawaii in 2014 with friends.

Dick loved his wife, Myrna, his Lord and his boys. He enjoyed farming, red IHC tractors, black angus cattle, hogs, ford trucks, dogs, hunting, ice fishing and prime rib. He especially enjoyed his time with his grandkids and great-grandkids.

Dick died on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Courage Cottage in Morris. He was 88 years old.

He is survived by his wife, Myrna Hufford of Morris; three sons: Jeff Hufford of Morris, Kirby (Julie) Hufford of Morris and John (Brenda) Hufford of Wichita, KS; seven grandchildren: Mitchell (Katie) Hufford of Morris, Taylor (Amanda) Hufford of Morris, Makenna Hufford (Fiancé, Jake Swalla) of Morris, Brianna Hufford of Scottsdale, AZ, Heather Hufford of Scottsdale, AZ, Brooke Hufford of Phoenix, AZ, and Emma Friesen of Morris; three great-grandchildren: Easton Hufford, Carson Hufford and Brooks Hufford; one brother: Jim (Peggy) Hufford of Maple Grove and brother-in-law: Pete (Kitty) Haug of Fargo, ND. He was preceded in death by his parents; one infant grandchild, Jordan Hufford; sister-in-law, Sandy Hufford and brother-in-law and his wife, Buck (Virene) Dilly.

In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorials to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, the Courage Cottage or donor’s choice.

Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris is in care of the arrangements for Dick.