Dick Van Ravenhorst, 78

Richard Van Ravenhorst

Elmore Memorial Service for Dick Van Ravenhorst, age 78, of Elmore, was Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016 at the Elmore United Methodist Church. Dick passed away Sunday morning, Jan. 24, 2016 at the Lakeview Methodist Health Care Center in Fairmont.

Dick was born Aug. 24, 1937 to George and Hazel (Wynia) Van Ravenhorst in Hollandale. He attended school before enlisting in the United States Army in 1960. Dick proudly served his country until his honorable discharge in 1962.

On August 11, 1965 Dick was united in marriage to Melissa Scott. This union was blessed with two children, Theresa and Daryl. Later in life Dick married Linda Berkness on April 29, 2005 in Elmore. The two made their home together in Elmore before Dick moved to the Lakeview Methodist Health Care Center in May of 2015.

Dick worked for Holly Park Homes in Blue Earth, and Elmore Concrete in Elmore before he began at ADA Enterprise in Northwood, Iowa where he delivered various farm equipment supplies. Dick retired in 2002. He was a lifetime member of the Blue Earth American Legion Post 89.

He enjoyed farm and threshing events, John Deere tractors, taking long walks and traveling to Orange City, Iowa to the Tulip Festival. Dick was proud of his Dutch heritage and enjoyed talking about and learning more about the culture.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Linda Van Ravenhorst, of Elmore; children: Theresa Van Ravenhorst, of Owatonna and Daryl (Mary) Van Ravenhorst, of Janesville; brother, Jim (Diane) Van Ravenhorst, of Owatonna; sister, Everna (Harold) Northen, of Apache Junction, Arizona; brother-in-law, Walter Rich, of Boise, Idaho; eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren; five step-children, Tara, Paul (Denise), Jaci (Alex), Erin (fianc, Mike) and Kirsten; and three step-grandchildren.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Yvonne Stratton; sisters, Effie Rich, Henrietta Stoen; and brother, Delbert Van Ravenhorst.

The Lakeview Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Fairmont is assisting the family with arrangements. www.lakeviewfuneralhome.net