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Richard (Dick) K Frisch, 91, of Rochester, MN died peacefully surrounded by family on March 2, 2024, at Seasons Hospice House in Rochester.
Richard was born August 25, 1932, in Sioux Falls, SD to Harry W. and Ivy (Murray) Frisch. He graduated from Brainerd High School in 1950 in Brainerd, MN. He went off to college in Springfield, Illinois on a scholarship.
On September 7, 1959, he married Kathleen (Kitty) C Grinager at the St Francis Catholic Church in Brainerd, MN.
Richard finished his college with a BSW at St Cloud State College and his MSW at University of California – Berkeley.
Richard had a very full life professionally and personally. He was respected and loved by many from around the world. He was honored to have served Guest House Treatment Center, as CEO/President until his retirement in 1997.
Richard loved reading, basketball, boxing, and football, also loved guiding and helping others improve their lives and loved his family the most.
Richard is survived by his wife Kitty; his daughter Patricia Blum (James); his two sons Stephen and Michael; his 4 grandchildren Michael, Shanon, Aaron, Alex; and 3 great grandchildren Caleb, Sawyer, and baby unborn. He is preceded in death by his parents; sister Sheryl; and brother-in-law Haavel (Holly).
The funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, March 7, 2024, in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Rochester. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to Paws & Claws or a favorite charity of donor's choice.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.
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