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1949
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2020
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Richard Spiczka Obituary
Sauk Rapids - Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church for Richard "Rich" A. Spiczka who passed away on Saturday at the St. Cloud Hospital. Rev. Thomas Knoblach will officiate and private family burial will be at a later date at Sacred Heart Mausoleum. Visitation will be from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 22 at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids and one hour prior to the service at church on Wednesday.
Rich was born on May 4, 1949 in St. Cloud to Valerian and Helen Spiczka. He grew up on the family farm in Gilman. After high school, he served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Rich was united in marriage to Patricia "Pat" Kucala on May 1, 1971 at St. Peter and Paul's Catholic Church in Gilman. He was employed by Electric Motor Services for 48 years and later became President. Rich was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids. He enjoyed taking road trips with his wife, going to Duluth with his family, giving to charities, watching airplanes, the stock market, and MN sports. Rich was hard working, caring, loving, and supportive. Most importantly, he was very proud of his family and loved spending time with his grandchildren.
Rich is survived by his wife, Pat of Sauk Rapids; children, Sarah (Troy) Taffe of Lakeville, and Adam (Amanda) of Woodbury; sister, Connie (Dale) DeZeller of St. Cloud; grandchildren, Sam, Jake, Soren, and one baby grandchild on the way. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Robert, Val, and Judy; father-in-law, Alphonse Kucala; and mother-in-law, Wanda Kucala.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the American Heart Association.
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Sandy Armstrong
December 23, 2020
Although it has been a long time since our grade school days at Sts. Peter & Paul In Gilman, I remember picking dandelions for the nuns for them to make their dandelion wine and playing kick-ball in the church's gravel parking lot, even in winter. Even though we haven't seen each other in some years, I have enjoyed exchanging Christmas cards and seeing pictures of your family and hearing about your life and travels. Our deepest condolences to Pat and your children. May God be with you during this very sad time. Lloyd and Sandy (Kosloski) Armstrong
Richard and Sharon Krawiecki
December 23, 2020
our deepest sympathies to you and your family. it has been many year since we last saw you but have memories from our high school years. you will be deeply missed by many. Rich and Sharon Krawiecki
Louann and Deny Raatz
December 20, 2020
Deny and I had many memories with Rich and Pat. We would go to their house sit on deck have some cocktails and talk for hours. Always had so much fun. We also would sing all together with music on TV. Wonderful voices. Went together all the time to Coyote Moon for a wonderful meal together, played pull tabs. Rich was a wonderful person and we be missed so much. We will always have these memories of you. See you someday on the other side. Love Deny and LouAnn
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