1951
Richard
2004
Richard Dokken
March 12, 1951 — March 30, 2004
Richard Mark Dokken was born on March 12, 1951, to Willis and Catherine (Olson) Dokken in St. Paul, Minnesota. Richard was raised in Moorhead MN. He graduated from Moorhead High School in 1969. He graduated from Moorhead State University with a degree in art and went on to study print making at The Pratt Institute in New York City, NY. He placed third in the high jump at the Minnesota State Track Meet in 1969. He placed second in the triple jump competition at the conference meet while at Moorhead State University.
Richard was an avid rock climber who pioneered difficult climbing routes at Blue Mounds State Park, MN, in the mid-seventies. He also enjoyed climbing in the Black Hills of South Dakota and at Devil's Tower, Wyoming. Richard was employed by Montgomery Ward and St. Lukes Hospital, Fargo, ND. Richard died Tuesday, March 30, 2004, at Ah-Gwah-Ching State Health Care Center, Ah-Gwah-Ching, MN, at fifty-three years of age.
Richard became seriously ill in 1980. His family is grateful to those who have cared for him over the years at Bethany Homes, Meritcare Hospital and the Stadter Center in Grand Forks, ND. In particular, Richard's family is grateful for the staff who nursed Richard over the last weeks at Ah-Gwah-Ching.
. A special thank you for the many years of care given to Richard at The Fergus Falls Regional Treatment Center, Fergus Falls, MN. In this time of budget cuts that effect the most needy members of our society and the people who care for them, the staff at these Minnesota facilities have been unfailingly kind, respectful, and professional. Minnesota should be proud of these state employees who give such dedicated service to those most in need in our state.
Richard was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his mother, Catherine, Moorhead; his two brothers, Dr. Douglas Dokken, St Paul, MN, and Craig Dokken, Moorhead; his sister, Julie Dokken, Fargo. He is also survived by aunts and uncles, including Helen Regedal, Fargo, and numerous cousins.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, April 3, 2004, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Moorhead. (www.trinitymhd.com)
Richard was an avid rock climber who pioneered difficult climbing routes at Blue Mounds State Park, MN, in the mid-seventies. He also enjoyed climbing in the Black Hills of South Dakota and at Devil's Tower, Wyoming. Richard was employed by Montgomery Ward and St. Lukes Hospital, Fargo, ND. Richard died Tuesday, March 30, 2004, at Ah-Gwah-Ching State Health Care Center, Ah-Gwah-Ching, MN, at fifty-three years of age.
Richard became seriously ill in 1980. His family is grateful to those who have cared for him over the years at Bethany Homes, Meritcare Hospital and the Stadter Center in Grand Forks, ND. In particular, Richard's family is grateful for the staff who nursed Richard over the last weeks at Ah-Gwah-Ching.
. A special thank you for the many years of care given to Richard at The Fergus Falls Regional Treatment Center, Fergus Falls, MN. In this time of budget cuts that effect the most needy members of our society and the people who care for them, the staff at these Minnesota facilities have been unfailingly kind, respectful, and professional. Minnesota should be proud of these state employees who give such dedicated service to those most in need in our state.
Richard was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his mother, Catherine, Moorhead; his two brothers, Dr. Douglas Dokken, St Paul, MN, and Craig Dokken, Moorhead; his sister, Julie Dokken, Fargo. He is also survived by aunts and uncles, including Helen Regedal, Fargo, and numerous cousins.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, April 3, 2004, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Moorhead. (www.trinitymhd.com)
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