Richard (Rick) D. Friedlein, 63, of Maplewood MN handed away on June 2, 2023, at his house surrounded by household.
Visitation shall be Friday, June 16, 5:00 – 7:00 pm, at Zniewski Funeral Dwelling in Benson, MN. A celebration of life will happen on Saturday, June 17, 1:00 – 4:00 pm, at Monitor Bar and Grill, Benson, MN with a program at 2:00 pm. The household encourages others to share recollections and tales of Rick throughout this system.
Rick was born November 28, 1959, to Ralph and Marge (Loven) Friedlein. Rick attended faculty in Kerkhoven earlier than the household moved to Benson in 1967. He graduated from Benson Excessive Faculty in 1978.
Rick went to work for BNSF Railway shortly after commencement the place he met lifelong mates and shared many recollections collectively. Rick discovered his calling within the landscaping area, working at Margolis Firm for over 30 years. His recommendation to these working for him was “make it look good.” He took immense pleasure in his work, managed numerous industrial tasks within the metro space and effectively revered by colleagues within the business. He was an arborist and took pleasure in figuring out most vegetation by their Latin identify. As well as, he ran an unbiased landscaping enterprise, RD Friedlein and Associates, for years. He typically referred to Charlene and the youngsters as his “billable labor.”
Rick loved being exterior and taking in all nature had to offer. He was a real sportsman and cherished searching, tenting, boating, and fishing. He made repeat journeys to Alaska for solo again nation climbing and by no means turned down a BWCA canoeing journey. He relished telling anybody who would hear about his late December tent tenting within the northern Minnesota chilly for a shot at that final grouse. He cherished watching his searching canine at work. Rick volunteered as a youth chaperone/mentor for the John Glenn Cadet Archery Program. Considered one of his favourite issues to do was driving his Harley, particularly highway journeys taken with the “Delicate Hogs.” He was an avid gardener, one year a yr. He loved sharing his gardening information and reaping the rewards of the harvest. He was an avid reader. He normally had an opinion whether or not you requested for it or not. He cherished spending time at Grove Lake and sharing this particular place with household and mates.
Rick and Charlene have been capable of share many superb journey adventures with family and friends. Additionally they loved a number of highway journeys exploring america. Anybody else impacted with most cancers and the challenges he confronted would have given up. Not Rick, he created a bucket checklist of nationwide parks and locations he wished to go to and lived his life to the fullest.
Rick is survived by his spouse Charlene of Maplewood: son, Taylor Atchison, Arcata CA; daughter, Lindsey Atchison, Minneapolis MN; grand canine; Jim and Invoice. Siblings, Steve (Debbie) Friedlein, Willmar MN, Trudy Kaiser, Willmar MN, Robert (Julie Longo) Friedlein, St Paul MN, Edward (Jennifer) Friedlein, Jackson MI, Melissa (Invoice) Boerboom, Ghent MN. Nephews and nieces; Jesse (Tania) Friedlein, Steve (Mandy) Friedlein, Tyrel Kaiser, Benjamin (Erica) Kaiser, Dom (Hannah Younger) Friedlein, Mira Kurth, Aaron (Gina) Friedlein, Adam Friedlein, Marcus(Roni Fitzpatrick) Parker, Cody (Kallie Plantenberg) Boerboom, Dylan Boerboom and Wyatt (Maranda Carter) Boerboom. He was additionally nice uncle Rick to Wesley and Ivy Friedlein, Alice and Ella Kaiser, Odin Kaiser, and Charlotte Friedlein.
He was preceded in demise by his dad and mom, grandparents, and different relations.
