Richard Grimsgard
Richard Grimsgard
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Richard Grimsgard Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
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Tom Brown
September 9, 2011
I'm lighting this candle, not only for Mr. Grimsgard, but for the entire Grimsgard family, whom I've known since childhood in Coon Rapids. Hope to hear from, Rick, Cecilia, or Cathy. 612-801-8207 God bless you all.
January 6, 2011
Dad:
Can't believe it's been five years ago since you've left us. Family gatherings just aren't the same without you! There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about you, especially the times when I was a little girl...like elementary age.
Love,
Cindy
P.S. As much as I hated it when you sang that little song you had made up for the nickname I wasn't too crazy about I find myself singing/humming it to myself!
June 23, 2009
Dad:
Since you've been gone it's been pretty hard to celebrate the day that our society calls Father's Day, but this year has been especially hard for me. This was the first year of many that John wouldn't be around as well, so there was/is no reason for me to celebrate the day since I had nowhere to go or no one to see.
The day was spent going to church and then, with Jayson, later going out to the cemetary to place flowers, a hummingbird feeder, and a plant stand by mine and John's headstone. While I was out at the cemetary I kept thinking I have no father or husband to celebrate this day with, which of course depressed me.
I hope someday I can think of Father's Day without the pain and heartache that I felt on Sunday. I miss both you and John terribly.
Love,
Cindy
Cynthia Quast
January 6, 2009
Dad:
It's hard to believe that you've been gone for three years. Tomorrow will be six months since I've lost John. I miss both of you terribly!
Love,
Cindy
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Cindy Quast
January 4, 2007
Dad:
It's hard to believe that you've been gone for a year. The time has really flown by. I can recall this day as it was yesterday. They say the sting of death goes away with time...how long it takes I don't know as I still miss you!
Love,
Cindy
Cindy Quast
December 27, 2006
Merry Christmas Dad! It was hard on Mom to not have you there. I read a poem for the family about you spending your Christmas with Jesus Christ & that we shouldn't be sad. Well...it really brought tears to everyone's eyes but it made us realize that you were truly celebrating Christmas!
Tom Brown
November 21, 2006
Dearest Grimsgard Family,I was greatly saddened to learn of Mr. Grimsgards passing. I did read the original obituary this past January in the StarTriune, and did call the funeral home the day of the service and asked the person (man) answering the phone to please give Cecilia a message for me that I would not be able to attend the funeral and left my phone # but assumed he may have forgotten in the busy morning rush. I was unaware of the online Guest Book services provided by the StarTribune. What a wonderful a wonderful thing!!! Without this I would not have been able to contact you. Again Youre all in my thoughts and prayers.
Cindy Quast
June 30, 2006
Well Dad, Happy Birthday! I've thought about you on & off throughout this whole day. It has been pretty hard not to go into a store and go straight to the greeting card aisles to look for a birthday card. I was in a store on Father's Day and had a terrible time walking past all the people buying cards for their fathers. (I even started to tear up & get a lump in my throat.) I miss you terribly!
Cindy Quast
April 10, 2006
It's hard to believe that you've been gone for a quarter of a year. There isn't a day that I don't think about you. Mom had a terrible time on the 31st as you may already know. I spent the weekend with her and she talked about the day that you two got married. I got to know a little bit more of that history just listening to her. Just think you would've shared 50 years of marriage...good times and bad times. Mom misses you a lot!
Cindy Quast
January 17, 2006
Thank you to everyone that has signed the guest book. I will be checking regularly and making a copy for the family. I know that family members would like to stay in touch so if you care to you can e-mail me your information & I'll see to it that they receive it.
Again, thank you for your caring.
Chuck & Marquita Sollars
January 13, 2006
Sorry to hear of your loss, I often think back to growing up around the Grimsgard family and I have many fond memories. One that I will never forget is Dick firing up that awesome sounding snowmobile. Im not sure who loved that Artic Cat more, Dick or me. We will be praying for him and your family.
DEBBIE MCKENNEY
January 12, 2006
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU.MARIE I ENJOYED SEEING YOU.TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF
Kim Curless (Busch)
January 11, 2006
My prayers are with your entire family now and forever with the loss of Richard. The good times will stay in your heart forever!
Love, Kim
jean jost
January 11, 2006
heard the news. just allways remem-
ber his smile. hang in there girl.
jean
Frank and Edith Sollars
January 6, 2006
Sorry to hear about Dick's passing. We still think of you and your family often. God be with you Marie and your family.
Love,
Frank and Edie
Joan Robinson-Fuchs
January 6, 2006
I was looking for a relative of my husbands and noticed Richards name.I talked to Mildred a couple of times and she said he was not doing well. Its hard to see them go but memories will stay with you forever. Take care and God Bless you. Come to Minnesota sometime and stop in.
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