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     Theodore Edmond Rice was born in January 1860 at Massachusetts. He was the son of Daniel Gustavus Rice and Mary Jane Korlis. Theodore Edmond Rice married Lena S. Sherrill, daughter of William Henderson Sherrill and Sarah Ellen Wheeler, on 25 October 1886 at Livingston, Park Co., Montana. Theodore Edmond Rice married Lucy Gilbreath in 1923 at Montana. Theodore Edmond Rice died on 27 June 1953 at Deer Lodge, Powell Co., Montana, at age 93.

     Abraham Paul Richards was born on 11 October 1897 at Hinton, Rockingham Co., Virginia.¹ He was the son of William Louis Richards and Sarah Addie Munich. Abraham Paul Richards was also known as Abe. He married Florence Irene Andrews, daughter of Ernest Albert Andrews and Florence Elvira Whitney, on 31 January 1921 at Hardin Co., Iowa. Abraham Paul Richards lived in February 1940 at Ivy Falls, Iowa.² He died on 7 April 1974 at Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota, at age 76.^1,3,4 He was buried on 10 April 1974 at Geneva Cemetery, Ellendale, Freeborn Co., Minnesota.³ His Social Security Number was 519-30-5906 issued in Idaho, Social Security Death Index (b- 11Oct1897 d- Apr 1974).

     Albert Paul Richards was born on 31 August 1922 at De Graff, Logan Co., Ohio.¹ He was the son of Abraham Paul Richards and Florence Irene Andrews. Albert Paul Richards entered into service for World War II on 23Feb1943 and was discharged on 17Nov1945. Albert Paul Richards married Naomi Jean Sloan, daughter of Ernest Frank Sloan and Clare Jane Holmes, on 16 May 1948.¹ Albert Paul Richards died on 5 February 2017 at Mesa, Maricopa Co., Arizona, at age 94.² Following obituary for Albert Paul Richards:

In Memory of Albert Paul Richards
August 31, 1922 - February 5, 2017
Albert Paul Richards 94, passed away peacefully in his sleep in Mesa, AZ on February 5th, 2017.
Albert served in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II as a navigator on a B-17 Bomber over Italy. He was proud to have served his country and in 2010 had the privilege to visit the Memorial Sites in and near Washington D.C. by the "Honor Flight" organization.
Albert was married to his wife, Naomi Sloan, for 68 years.
Albert was preceded in death by his beloved son Allan Richards. Survivors include his wife, Naomi, 3 daughters: Patricia Kenison, Mary Motz, Barbara Hargis, 8 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
A gentle soul and a wonderful man who was loved and will be missed by many. We love you dad.² He was buried at Sunland Memorial Park, Sun City, Maricopa Co., Arizona.³

     Allan Paul Richards was born on 6 July 1956 at Freeborn Co., Minnesota.² He was the son of Albert Paul Richards and Naomi Jean Sloan. Allan Paul Richards was born on 6 July 1957.¹ He married Sherrie (?) Allan Paul Richards died in 2007 at Arizona.

     Arthur Wendall Richards was born on 12 February 1887 at Virginia.¹ He was the son of William Louis Richards and Sarah Addie Munich.¹ Arthur Wendall Richards died on 21 December 1961 at age 74.¹

     Barbara Jane Richards is the daughter of Albert Paul Richards and Naomi Jean Sloan.¹ Barbara Jane Richards married male Hargis.²

     Brandon Lee Richards is the son of Dean Le Roy Richards and Cynthia Ann Fetter.¹

     Burtha Bulah Richards was born on 9 March 1891.¹ She was the daughter of William Louis Richards and Sarah Addie Munich.¹ Burtha Bulah Richards died on 6 December 1894 at age 3.¹

     Cassedy Rae Richards is the daughter of Dean Le Roy Richards and Cynthia Ann Fetter.¹

     Charles Philmore Richards married Mary Fifer. Charles Philmore Richards was born on 4 May 1884 at Virginia.¹ He was the son of William Louis Richards and Sarah Addie Munich.¹ Charles Philmore Richards died on 5 September 1966 at Staunton, Virginia, at age 82.¹

     Daniel Scott Richards is the son of Laurel Lyle Richards and Alice Srow Ferguson. Daniel Scott Richards married Susie L. Muri on 8 February 1969 at Minnesota.

     David Harold Richards is the son of Laurel Lyle Richards and Alice Srow Ferguson. David Harold Richards married Vicki J. Wayne on 18 November 1972 at Minnesota. David Harold Richards married Joyce M. Leritz on 25 October 1986 at Minnesota. David Harold Richards and Vicki J. Wayne were divorced.

     Dean Le Roy Richards is the son of Dennis Le Roy Richards and Dorene Marie Loverink. Dean Le Roy Richards married Cynthia Ann Fetter.

     Debra Lynn Richards was born on 31 October 1964 at Steele Co., Minnesota.^1,2 She was the daughter of Dennis Le Roy Richards and Dorene Marie Loverink. Debra Lynn Richards married Joseph Lee Zak on 11 June 1983 at Steele Co., Minnesota.³ Debra Lynn Richards died on 19 March 1996 at Olmsted Co., Minnesota, at age 31.⁴ She was buried at Holy Trinity Cemetery, Litomysl, Steele Co., Minnesota.²

     Dee Irene Richards was born on 12 October 1899 at Rockingham Co., Virginia.¹ She was the daughter of William Louis Richards and Sarah Addie Munich.¹ Dee Irene Richards married Roscoe Conklin Smith.¹ Dee Irene Richards died on 31 January 1988 at age 88. She was buried at Clover Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery, Dayton, Rockingham Co., Virginia.²

     Denise Marie Richards is the daughter of Dennis Le Roy Richards and Dorene Marie Loverink. Denise Marie Richards married Gary Lyle Swearingen, son of Lowell Alton Swearingen and Margaret Helen Johnson, on 23 June 1978 at Steele Co., Minnesota.²

     Dennis Le Roy Richards was born on 20 February 1939 at Iowa Falls, Hardin Co., Iowa.^1,2 He was the son of Abraham Paul Richards and Florence Irene Andrews. Dennis Le Roy Richards graduated in 1958 at Ellendale-Geneva High School, Steele Co., Minnesota.² He married Dorene Marie Loverink, daughter of Jeppie Jack Loverink and Marie Van Wilgen, on 18 July 1959 at Ellendale United Methodist Church, Ellendale, Steele Co., Minnesota.^1,2 Dennis Le Roy Richards lived in June 2011 at 11822 S. County Rd 45, Blooming Prairie, Steele Co., Minnesota. He died on 10 December 2023 at Minnesota at age 84.


Dennis Richards

With heavy hearts, we say goodbye to Dennis Leroy Richards, who left us at the age of 84 on December 10, 2023. He lived a life full of love and laughter and will be missed by many.

Dennis was born on February 20, 1939, in Iowa Falls, Iowa, to Abe and Florence Richards. He graduated high school from Ellendale-Geneva in 1958.Dennis married the love of his life, Dorene Marie Richards, on July 18th, 1959, at the Ellendale United Methodist Church. Together, they shared 64 years of marriage and were blessed with three children, nine grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.Whether he was loving his Special Kitties (BooBoos), working hard, fishing, gardening, bird watching, snowmobiling, 4-wheeling, or hunting, he made every moment count.

Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, Abe and Florence Richards, siblings, Doris (Harold) Redman, Naomi (Eldon) Farner, Paul Richards, Laurel (Alice) Richards, daughter Debra Zak, Nephews, Alan Richards, and Gary Richards.

He is survived by his loving wife, Dorene Richards, children Denise (Gary) Swearingen and Dean (Cindy) Richards, grandchildren, Greg (Jami) Swearingen, Brooke (Joel) Torkelson, Holly (David) Swearingen/Skoblik, Amber (Aaron) Wolters, Justin (Ashley) Zak, Heather Hines, Tyler Richards, Brandon Richards, and Cassedy Richards, great-grandchildren, Taylar Swearingen, Brynn Torkelson, Alexis & Avin Wolters, Chloe, Cora, and Cailee Zak, and Carter Hines. Also survived by siblings Larry (Mary) Richards, Linda (Vernie) Stieglbauer, sister-in-law Naoma Richards, son-in-law Joe Zak, and many nieces and nephews.

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/dennis-richards-obituary?id=53868637#obituary.²

     Doris Jane Richards was born on 16 August 1926 at Eldora, Hardin Co., Iowa.¹ She was the daughter of Abraham Paul Richards and Florence Irene Andrews. Doris Jane Richards married Harold Warren Redman, son of James Roby Redman and Ruby Fellows, on 19 February 1950 at Methodist Church, Caldwell, Canyon Co., Idaho.^2,3


Miss Doris Richards Marries Army Corporal in Caldwell
CALDWELL — Before a flower-banked altar in the Methodist church, Miss Doris Richards, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Richards of Blooming Prairie Minn., and Cpl. Harold Redman, son of Mr. and Mrs. James R. Redman of Caldwell, were married Sunday evening.
The Rev. Harold N. Nye officiated at the ceremony which was attended by 80 friends.
The bride wore a white chiffon dress made with a lace and chiffon bodice. Her net veil fell from a Juliet cap and she carried a white Bible topped with an orchid.
Matron of honor was Mrs. Eldon Farner, sister of the bride. She wore a pink taffeta and net dress and carried a colonial bouquet of pink and white carnations. Bridesmaids were Miss Violet Redman, sister of the bridegroom and Miss Luetta Edick of Homedale, cousin of the bride They were gowned in pink and blue and carried pink corsages.
Linda Richards of Blooming Prairie sister of the bride and Carol Jean Edick of Homedale were the flower girls and wore yellow and blue organdy formals.
Mrs. Richards, mother of the bride, was dressed in navy blue with pink accessories The bridegroom’s mother wore a dusty rose dress with black accessories
Acting as best man was LeRoy Samuelson, brother-in-law of the bridegroom. Ushers were Eldon Farner and James A. Redman.
Mrs. Nye played the wedding march from Lohengrin and Richard Williams sang several solos accompanied by Mrs. Nye
A reception given by the bride's mother, followed the wedding ceremony. Assisting Mrs. Richards were Mrs. Frank Wirta and Mrs . Ernie Edick, aunts of the bride, Mrs. Wesley Hausaurer, Mrs. Johnnie Fisher , Florence Wirta, Alice May Hausaurer and Mrs. Samuelson.
Following a wedding trip to McCall the couple will be at home in Newport News, Va., where the bridegroom is stationed.
The bride was graduated from Iowa Falls, Iowa, high school and for the last two years has made her home in Caldwell. The bridegroom is a graduate of Caldwell high school and for the last five years has been with the U.S. Army transportation corps. He spent four years in the German occupation stationed at Berlin.

The Idaho Statesman, Boise, Idaho, 26 Feb 1950, Sun - Page 32.⁴

Doris Jane Richards lived in 1951 at 42 Locust Ave., Newport News, Virginia. She lived in 1955 at 730 W. 3rd, Prineville, Crook Co., Oregon. She lived between 1957 and 1960 at 527 N. Court, Prineville, Crook Co., Oregon. She lived in February 1963 at 559 E. Rose St., Owatonna, Steele Co., Minnesota.⁵ The cause of death was Cancer. Her Social Security Number was 484-26-7889 issued in Iowa. She died on 21 February 1963 at 559 E. Rose St., Owatonna, Steele Co., Minnesota, at age 36.^6,7,5 She was buried in February 1963 at Geneva Cemetery, Ellendale, Freeborn Co., Minnesota.⁵


Redman, Doris Jane
Owatonna People's Press 28/Feb/1963

Funeral services for Mrs. Harold Redman, 36, of 559 E. Rose St., Owatonna, were held Monday at 2 p. m. in the Methodist church at Ellendale with Rev. Charles Burnham, pastor, officiating. Burial was in the Geneva cemetery. Mrs. Redman died of cancer last Thursday noon at her home here. She was born Doris Jane Richard Aug. 16, 1926, in Eldora, Ia. Survivors include her husband, two daughters, Connie Jane and Jody Ann, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Abe Richard of Ellendale, four brothers, Larry of Owatonna, Dennis of Blooming Prairie, Laurel of Ellendale, and Albert of Albert Lea, and two sisters, Linda Richard of Blooming Prairie and Mrs. Naomi Farmer of Albany, Oregon. The local Ludford Funeral Home handled arrangements.⁵

     Gary Lee Richards was born on 27 January 1964 at Owatonna, Steele Co., Minnesota.^1,2 He was the son of Larry Lee Richards and Mary Jeannette Story. Gary Lee Richards graduated in 1982 at Ellendale-Geneva High School, Steele Co., Minnesota. He married Joan M. Loken on 15 June 1985 at Steele Co., Minnesota. Gary Lee Richards lived in 1996 at 11832 SW 52nd Ave, Ellendale, Steele Co., Minnesota. He died on 5 November 2010 at Ellendale, Steele Co., Minnesota, at age 46. The cause of death was Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as "Lou Gehrig's Disease." His Social Security Number was 469-58-1561 issued in Minnesota; SSDI lists born 27Jan1964 and died 05Nov2010, last residence Ellendale, MN.

Gary Lee Richards

Memorial services for Gary Lee Richards of Ellendale, MN will be held at 4:00 PM Sunday, November 14, 2010 at the United Methodist Church in Ellendale, MN. Pastor Lisa Dodd will officiate. Friends may greet the family Saturday, November 13, 2010 from 4 until 7 PM at the United Methodist Church, and one hour prior to the service on Sunday.

Gary died peacefully Friday, November 5, 2010 at his home in Ellendale, MN. He was 46 years of age.

Gary Lee Richards was born on January 27, 1964 in Owatonna, MN to Larry and Mary (Story) Richards. He was baptized and confirmed in the Ellendale United Methodist Church. He graduated from Ellendale-Geneva high school in 1982. He attended the University of Minnesota � Waseca.
On June 15, 1985, Gary was united in marriage to the love of his life, Joan Loken. The marriage was blessed with three daughters; Kathrine, Whitney, and Miranda. After marriage, Gary and Joan lived in rural Ellendale where Gary farmed with his parents. His favorite season was spring when the soil is tilled and planted. He raised corn, soybeans, cattle, and hogs. In February of 2008, at the age of 44, Gary was diagnosed with ALS and he had to retire from farming. He fought the disease courageously until passing away on Friday, November 5, 2010 at home surrounded by his family at the age of 46.

As a youth, he was constantly building something, nurturing his love of woodworking. He made many pieces of furniture for family and friends. He also used his skills while helping to build the church. Gary was very active in the church, serving on many committees. He served as trustee and later he was part of the committee for the new church building. More recently, he was the lay leader of the congregation. He had a strong faith in his Lord Jesus Christ.
Gary was active in FFA and 4-H as a youth. 4-H will always hold a special place in his heart and as an adult, he supported his daughters with their projects and relished in their accomplishments.
Gary served on the Berlin township board as chairperson. He was involved with the Steele County Pork Producers. He served as a board member for Steele Country Farm Bureau and was involved with Minnesota Farm Bureau. He served on the Political Action Committee, and participated in "Day on the Hill."
Gary loved fishing and hunting. The annual ice-fishing trip to Lake of the Woods with his friends was a joy. The hunting trips with his father and brother were memorable. He passed on his love of fishing to his daughters and was secretly proud when they out fished him. Gary also enjoyed vacations. The family vacations involved camping road trips from the west to the east coast and many times "Up North." In addition, he traveled from Alaska to southern Texas.

Gary is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Joan Richards of Ellendale: three children, Kathrine, Whitney of Ft. Leonard Wood, MO, and Miranda. Parents; Larry and Mary (Story) Richards, Two sisters, Sharon (Bob) Lucas of Minnetrista, MN; Jean (Taff) Worrell of Geneva, MN; one brother, Paul (Melissa) Richards of Rochester, MN; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Abraham Richards, Florence and Chuck Kasper; his cousins, Debra Zak and Allan Richards, adored Uncle Dick Richards, his uncle and aunt Harold and Doris Redman.

Memorials can be made out to the ALS Association or the Hrbek-Sing Communication Program.

Obituary and photo from Bonnerup Funeral Home. He was buried on 14 November 2010 at Berlin Cemetery, Ellendale, Steele Co., Minnesota.³

     James Edgar Richards was born on 24 November 1882 at Virginia.¹ He was the son of William Louis Richards and Sarah Addie Munich.¹

     Jean Marie Richards is the daughter of Larry Lee Richards and Mary Jeannette Story. Jean Marie Richards married Taff Worrell.

     Katherine Richards is the daughter of Gary Lee Richards and Joan M. Loken.

     Larry Lee Richards is the son of Abraham Paul Richards and Florence Irene Andrews. Larry Lee Richards married Mary Jeannette Story, daughter of Merle Frederick Story and Luella Mineriva Henry, on 5 December 1959 at Powell Butte, Crook Co., Oregon.¹

     Laurel Lyle Richards was born on 4 August 1924 at Eldora, Hardin Co., Iowa.¹ He was the son of Abraham Paul Richards and Florence Irene Andrews. Laurel Lyle Richards also went by the name of Dick. He married Alice Srow Ferguson, daughter of Harold Henry Ferguson and Sena Caroline Skow, on 5 December 1948 at Methodist Church, Ellendale, Steele Co., Minnesota.^2,1 His Social Security Number was 476-26-2640 issued in Minnesota before 1951; SSDI lists born 04Aug 1924 and died 18Jan2001, last residence Ellendale, MN. Laurel Lyle Richards died on 18 January 2001 at Albert Lea, Freeborn Co., Minnesota, at age 76; Death Certificate file number is 2001-MN-500079.

     Laurie Ann Richards is the daughter of Laurel Lyle Richards and Alice Srow Ferguson. Laurie Ann Richards married DeWayne Jensen.

     Linda Lee Richards is the daughter of Abraham Paul Richards and Florence Irene Andrews. Linda Lee Richards married LaVern Olaf Stieglbauer, son of George E. Stieglbauer and Etta Nelson, on 12 August 1964 at Steele Co., Minnesota.¹

     Male Richards married Susan Jane Rissler, daughter of Wesley Homer Rissler and Helen Dorothy Weidman.¹

     Mary Carol Richards is the daughter of Albert Paul Richards and Naomi Jean Sloan. Mary Carol Richards married male Motz.²

     Matilda Edna Richards was born on 18 August 1893 at Virginia.¹ She was the daughter of William Louis Richards and Sarah Addie Munich.¹ Matilda Edna Richards married (?) Hogue.¹ Matilda Edna Richards died in October 1976 at age 83. Her Social Security Number was 275-22-9467, issued in Ohio, lists born 18Aug1893, died Oct 1976, last residence: Kenton, Hardin Co., Ohio, SSN issued in Ohio.

     Miranda Richards is the daughter of Gary Lee Richards and Joan M. Loken.