Richard “Rick” Leo Sturm, age 67, of Albany, passed away at home on July 10, 2025.
Richard was born on October 26, 1957, to Richard and Wilma (Adams) Sturm at the Fairmont Hospital.
Rick married Pam Salzl on April 18th, 1998.
Rick loved music from an early age. He was taught to play the piano by his mother, Wilma, and to express his gratitude, he taught himself how to play the electric guitar, alerting everyone within earshot how talented he really was. Rick ultimately joined an 80s rock band, growing his hair long and curly and playing all over central MN at various bars and nightclubs. With the guitar, came the cars. All his life, Rick was a motorhead; he loved his fast cars, especially American muscle. Rick had owned and repaired an assortment of Mustangs and a Barracuda over the years. Four wheels turned into two eventually, his latest Harley Davidson CVO was his pride and joy. When he had free time and the weather was good, except for a couple of those unexpected thunderstorms and a little bit of hail, he was out touring the countryside on the Harley. When Rick wasn’t out and about on the bike, he enjoyed small gatherings with friends and family, sipping on a little Pendleton and enjoying the moment.
Per Ricks' wishes, he will be cremated, thank goodness, because he would be rolling in his grave if his hair and beard weren’t trimmed just right for a viewing. A Toast to Rick, no pun intended, for family and friends will take place later this fall.
Rick was preceded in death by his father, Richard, at a very young age.
Rick is survived by his loving wife, Pam Salzl, his daughter Amanda Salzl, sons Richie (Katie) Williamson and Sean Williamson, his siblings Jaci (Ken Prior), Kandis (Dave Blomker), Bob Sturm, and Mike (Kat) Sturm, his mother Wilma Sturm, and his many nieces, nephews, and grandkids.
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