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for Richard KOOYER
April 29, 2020
Thoughts and Prayers are with his wife and the whole family on his Death Anniversary. He will be missed forever.
Jeff Radke
April 30, 2014
Rich,
Thank you for your kindness and for your great imagination. You made the world a better place. We miss you!
Lisa Bailey
June 16, 2013
Rich was a very wise soul and I enjoyed my talks with him. I will miss him greatly. RIP my friend....
May 30, 2013
So sorry to hear about this. Rich was such a very kind person. Prayers go out to his family.
Lucy Zaid
May 18, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Rich was always kind to me.
Paul Capetz
May 9, 2013
Rich was my student at United Seminary. I enjoyed his participation very much and especially appreciated his willingness to share aspects of his personal life with me. He was a truly sweet human being. I am so saddened by his sudden loss. I will miss him.
Jenny Woods
May 9, 2013
So sorry to hear about Rich, he was a great man and was very happy this past year with his new life beginning with his wife. My prayers and thoughts to Rich's wife and family.
Rich's Bombshell Light - Member of the Bomb Squad since 2011
BOOMbay Safire
May 9, 2013
Rich was a fan of the Minnesota RollerGirls Atomic Bombshells and we were proud to have him. In fact, he made a special piece of flare to show his enthusiasm and spirit. We are regularly blinded while we're out on the track, but you didn't have to look hard to see Rich in his hard hat. His absence will be felt and we will keep him close to our hearts. Rich - the orange flag waves for you today.
Smiling from ear to ear when he returned to work after marrying Hiroko.
May 9, 2013
Scott Biggar
May 8, 2013
It was an honor to know Rich during his high school years at Perpich. He always had something positive to say and was an excellent role model for his peers. My prayers are with his family at this difficult time. He will be missed.
Jason McDowell
May 8, 2013
I have had the pleasure to start my adulthood and begin the experiment of forging our journeys with Rich. As friends we went through challenges and obstacles, and Rich was always ready to listen and help weigh options.
Through ups and downs he was always ready and open to new experiences and would never let an obstacle hold him back with his determination to move forward or at the least, take an interesting detour. Rich had so many varied interests he was always full of surprises.
Being friends with Rich I got to meet so many other family and friends of his through the years and all of the loving people in his life. And even of those I met would barely scratch the surface of those Rich touched, and in turn Rich was inspired by.
I keep the whole Kooyer family in my thoughts and remember the smile and chuckle of Richard through all the joys and excitement we shared.
Julie Wright
May 8, 2013
I will miss Rich and his zest for life, his curiosity, artistry and deep spirituality. Be at peace, my friend.
May 8, 2013
Richard was such an important part of the community at United, as student, trusted friend, talented artist. We miss him, we will continue to miss him.
Marilyn Salmon
Trish Greeves
May 7, 2013
I am grieving with and for all Rich's family, loved ones, colleagues at work and the seminary and from Shambhala.
I am grateful to have known him and learned from him.
Trish Greeves
Jean Morris Trumbauer
May 7, 2013
I enjoyed having Rich as a grad student at United Seminary in a class a couple of years ago and even more his ocasionalt visits to my office to chat since. We will miss him - artist, pastoral care provider, student learner, Buddhist practitioner, and all-around good guy! Can't believe he left us so quickly. Our prayers for the healing of his family and friends.
Adam Hurrle
May 7, 2013
I was so shocked and saddened to hear about this. We will keep Rich and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if there's anything I can do in this difficult time.
Richard Kooyer
May 7, 2013
Asher Glaser
May 7, 2013
Thanks for all the positivity over the years Rich. You are missed.
J. K. Taylor
May 7, 2013
I met you very limitedly in arts school, and still remembered you after. Those were good times. Go in peace, love and light.
Andrea Pasutti
May 6, 2013
I'm so sorry. I hope your memories give you comfort during this heartbreaking time.
Chris Frame
May 6, 2013
I'm so sorry you past away before your time. You were a true good hearted soul.
Kipling Gore
May 6, 2013
My deepest sympathy for Rich's family. He was a true dedicated military professional. He was one of the best military intelligence analysts that I had the privilige of serving with. Anyone who was fortunate enough to have worked with Rich appreciated not only his intellect but his friendly caring manner. He served his country with loyalty, excellence and committment. He will be truly missed.
Cindy Skogen
May 6, 2013
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathy for your loss…my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. I will miss Rich. He was a wonderful, kind, bright co-worker.
Doris Rindahl
May 6, 2013
We will miss you very much "Dickie" I know you are in a happier place now. Love you very much.
Bonnie Wendt
May 6, 2013
Rich was so helpful and kind. I appreciated his calm approach, smile and reassurance when tackling problems.
May 6, 2013
Deepest Symphaty to his wife and Family.
He always have a big smile everytime I see him at work.Thoughts and Prayers are with his new wife and the whole family.He will be missed forever.
"Sunny Schneider"
Darlene Zappa
May 6, 2013
Bless your family in this time of sorrow. I will miss Rich at our workplace. His positive manner was always uplifting. He was so happy to be married with Hiroko. May she find comfort in the love that family and friends surround her with now.
Rest in Peace Rich.
May 6, 2013
With deepest sympathy for a wonderful Minnesota Department of Health colleague.
Mary Absolon
Susan Winkelmann
May 6, 2013
Rich worked in our division at the state health department. He was such a great person. He got to know so many people in our division and when they had special interests, he'd remember and pass along information when he came across it. Truly, Rich broke the mold. One of a kind. He was always upbeat and was a "can-do" person. We will miss him greatly. My sympathies to his family.
Rachel Coyne
May 6, 2013
Hard to believe this. He was so kind. So generous. I will miss him.
Philip Lacher
May 6, 2013
Rich was a great friend with a very big heart. I'll miss you, buddy.
Cece Otto
May 6, 2013
Rich,
You are a true testament of a person who lives life the fullest, and it was amazing to be a part of it all. I feel honored to have known you for as long as I did. Thank you for being so supportive over the years. We will miss you terribly. #abide
Willow Gallagher
May 6, 2013
Rich you were a good friend and a good man, I'll always remember watching Rocky Horror at your house that Halloween in 2010, you will be missed greatly.
Luke Charpentier
May 6, 2013
He was a very good man. He will be deeply missed.
Mary Pietruszewski
May 5, 2013
We will miss the warm smiles, good stories, and unconditional support Rich brought to all when he visited Perpich so often over the years. Rich will be missed but never forgotten
Richard Kooyer and his smile
David, Sharon Fallon
May 5, 2013
We'll truly miss this man who was larger than life. He loved his family and life. He'd served his country and now wanted to serve others.
Our deepest sympathy to his new wife, family, friends and those he touched.
Dan Wiencek
May 5, 2013
Rich, thanks for helping Cece and I to start our lives together. You will be very much missed. #abide
Dave
May 5, 2013
Rich had a love of life and a passion for helping others. He will be sorely missed. Rest in peace my friend.
Mike Nurmela
May 5, 2013
Rich's kindness and generosity were infectious, I'll honor his memory by trying to pass that along.
Martin & Shirley Fallon
May 5, 2013
Rich was a great young man. Many good memories of him growing up and visiting on many occasions. Bless the family in this time of sorrow.
Corinne Johnson
May 5, 2013
May your memories of Rich live on in your heart forever.
Tom and Margaret Johnson
May 5, 2013
Sincere sympathy from Christy's Kentucky Grandparents. We were with Rich a few times, including last Thanksgiving. He was very nice to talk with.
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