Richard Alton Strain

Richard Alton Strain obituary, Wayzata, MN

Richard Alton Strain

Richard Strain Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapels - Davies Chapel (Uptown) on Dec. 19, 2025.
Strain, Richard Alton, age 94, of Wayzata passed away peacefully on November 24, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife, Floy Strain (Davison) and parents, Alton and Helen Strain. He was survived by children, Susan (Mitchell) Hegg, Richard, Donald, and Sharon (Charles) Carlson; and 9 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.

Memorial service Friday, January 9 at 12:30 PM at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, 7601 34th Ave S, Minneapolis. Please arrive 15 minutes before start time. Enter Gate 2, Assembly Area Lane 3. Washburn-McReavy (612) 377-2203.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Fourth Baptist Church, 900 Forestview Ln N, Plymouth, MN 55441.

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