Richard “Dick” Heikkinen, 90, of Esko, was peacefully released into God’s loving arms on Friday, October 27, 2023. Dick was born December 7, 1932, to Walter and Ellen (Lindfors) Heikkinen. He spent much of his early childhood in Esko until his family moved to Duluth where he attended Central High School. Dick often spent his summers with his grandparents on their family farm in Finland, Minnesota, a place he loved dearly.