Of Devils Lake, ND passed away Nov. 27th. Born August 8, 1935, in Esmond, ND was a devoted husband and father, known for his hard work, self-taught mechanical/electrical, plumbing/ heating and carpentry skills. Growing up as the eldest son of nine, Richard’s many responsibilities and early experiences shaped him into a resourceful and determined individual. Leaving high school at 16, venturing to Seattle, WA, briefly, before returning to ND, securing a job with the Great Northern/BNSF railroad at 17, a diverse career that spanned over 44 years.
When Deanne Michael (n?e Moe) was taking dance classes in the 1980s from instructor Carla Stoll at the old Graystone Hotel building, or being coached in the Detroit Lakes High School Danceline by Mary Otto, or learning Mari Radke's choreography f.