Richard Alvin Schellack

Age 86, of  Maplewood, passed away on August 16, 2019.​Preceded in death by wife, Marlene; parents, Eddie & Leona; and brother, Gaylord (Fern). Survived by daughters, Cindy Schellack & Mary (Alton) Falgout; granddaughters, Amy Schellack (Dave), Crystal (Michael) Zenzola, Heather Schellack (Josh), Keva (Stephen) Gardner; great grandchildren, Amanda (Rachel) Poferl, Tyler Herchenhahn, Bryce, Wade, Khloe & Audrey Zenzola, Penelope "Penny" Gardner; and brother, Lowell (Carol). Richard was born & raised on the family farm in Glyndon, MN on June 18, 1933. He attended a one-room school (Pleasant Valley 102) through grade 8 and graduated as Salutatorian from Glyndon H.S. Following graduation, he attended Concordia College in Moorhead, MN (Class of '55). Following two years in the Army, he worked as a chemist for the State of MN retiring after 34 years. He was a charming man and enjoyed hiking, reading & playing cards. He was a longtime member & elder of St. Stephanus Lutheran Church and enjoyed volunteering for the Red Cross. Above all else, he enjoyed spending time with loved ones. Funeral service 11 AM Thursday, August 22 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home-Roseville, 2130 N. Dale St. @ County Rd. B. Visitation from 10-11 AM Thursday.  Interment: Ft. Snelling National Cemetery In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to HealthEast Hospice and Pillars.