Richard Leroy Aune

Richard Leroy Aune, age 94 of Hastings, MN peacefully passed away surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Richard grew up in the Fergus Falls area. He had 3 brothers and 3 sisters. He served in the United States Army and was ranked a Sergeant. He was stationed in Korea where in addition to seeing action, he transported various entertainers including Debbie Reynolds and Micky Rooney. He was wounded by shrapnel while in action. He had security clearance for Cheyenne Mountain.
After serving in the military he lived in Chicago while going to Vocational School for Electronics. Then he moved to Texas and worked on the B52 Bomber. He then moved to the Twin Cites where he worked in management, and eventually changed over to working for Mutual of Omaha in Sales, where he won a lot of trips for his high performance within the company. Richard loved to travel, visiting all 50 states and did a church mission to the Amazon river at the age of 80.
Richard was passionate about playing golf, cards and driving. Richard was an incredibly devoted husband, family man and great friend. He loved getting out and about and engaging in the world around him. When he retired he and his wife Marlene traveled for several years in RVs prior to settling down in Hanes City, Florida, where they lived for many years. They returned to MN to be nearer to family a little over 2 years ago.
He was preceded in death by his son Craig Aune.
Richard is lovingly remembered by his wife Marlene; daughters Susan (John) Stolpman and Janet (Brian) Lemley; son Rodney (Kelly) Aune; grandchildren Robert (Elizabeth) Stolpman, Nicolas (Jackie) Stolpman, Bonnie Sue (Chris) Smith; great-grandchildren Elliott, Isla, Baylor, Henry, and George.
Private Family service will take place.
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