Richard M. Palmer
Thursday, April 4, 1935
Date of Death:
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
Age:
80 years old
Visitation
Date: Monday March 07, 2016
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Funeral Service
Date: Monday March 07, 2016
Time: 11:00 am
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Highland Cemetery (Rural Lanesboro) [ view map ]
Thursday, April 4, 1935
Date of Death:
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
Age:
80 years old
Thursday, April 4, 1935
Date of Death:
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
Age:
80 years old
Richard M. Palmer
Richard “Dick” Palmer, 80 of Rochester, passed away on March 2, 2016 at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Rochester.
He was born on April 4, 1935 to Clarence and Gladys (Pries) in Eyota, Minnesota. He grew up in Rochester and attended schools there. After high school he enlisted in the US Navy and was honorably discharged in 1956 after four years of service.
On February 15, 1958, he married Betty Marquardt in Dakota, Minnesota. They made their home in Rochester. He worked various jobs; retiring from the Mayo Clinic in 2000.
Dick enjoyed camping with his family, trout fishing, family get-togethers, and eating at Grandma’s Kitchen. He loved sports and helped coach the Pinewood Pirates Youth Baseball Team to a championship.
He was preceded in death by his sister Nancy Roberts and two nephews. He is survived by his wife Betty; sister Pauline (Doug) Hubman of Billings, Montana; daughter Judy (Jim) Anderson; sons Ken (Barb) and Steve (Beckie) all of Rochester; three grandsons; two granddaughters; and several step and great-grandchildren.
A Funeral Service will be at 11:00am on Monday, March 7, 2016 in River Park Chapel, Macken Funeral Home with Pastor Jason Bryan-Wegner, Zumbro Lutheran Church officiating. A visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Monday. Burial will be at Highland Lutheran Cemetery in rural Lanesboro, Minnesota.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of Richard M. Palmer has received the following condolences.
Beckie and family,
I am sorry to hear about the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. Fill your heart with all the great memories you have.
God Bless,
Shelly Rosenblad
O sorry to hear about the loss of dick palmer. He is in my memories when I was a little girl hanging with dad. My u find peace in the Lord an family. My mother also sends her sympathies to u al
So sorry to hear about Dick passing away. I remember him hanging out with my Mom and Dad. God speed to you all. Losing loved ones is difficult as we just lost one of our sisters. Praying you will have peace!
Prayers sent at this difficult time. Please remember all the good times you had with him as they live on with you. Take care.
So sorry to hear of Dicks passing. Oil thoughts and prayer are with you and you family