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Dean Allen Richardson
Dean Allan Richardson passed away unexpectedly on August 9th, 2021, due to an accident on his way to work. A visitation will be held at Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells, MN on Wednesday, August 18th, 2021 from 1:00-2:00 PM with a memorial service at 2:00 PM. Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells, MN is assisting the family. Online condolences can be left at brussheitner.com.
Dean was born in Albert Lea Minnesota at the Naeve Hospital on September 9th, 1944, to Alert and Palma (Olson) Richardson. He attended New Richland school until the 8th grade. He was raised on a farm just out of Hartland, Minnesota. He lost his father suddenly at a young age and had to take on the responsibility of the man of the house. Dean was known for being a man who moved at the beat of his own drum. He was a lover of animals, especially his dog Spooky. Dean was known for teaching his older grand kids how to ride four-wheeler, shoot guns, fishing, cutting wood, and most of all his love for fireworks. You learned really quickly to run when you heard him yell “fire in the hole”. He enjoyed classic cars, Harley Davidson, and good ole’ music. He would give you the shirt off his back but first he would ask you if you wanted a beer. He worked for numerous trucking companies throughout his life and had a huge love for being a truck driver and it was in his blood. He will be deeply missed by all that loved him and knew him.
Dean is survived by his wife Kathy of Wells. Daughter Tracie (Billy), Son Troy, Daughter Teresa (John), Daughter Monica (Chad, and Son Lance (Kristine); Ex-daughter in law Carlie (Boyd) Kempe and their children Ethan, Josh, and Jacob; Ex-son in law Jim Lutgens; Grandchildren: Nate, Eli, Jessica, Corey (Nichelle), Casey (Stormi), Jordan (Brittany), Jaden, Aleena, Taya (Bryant), Paige, Meya, Veronica, Desiree, Destiny (David), Cole, Isaiah, Percy, Carter, and Gavin; Great grand kids: Grayson, Alliah, Mia, Ryker, Huxley, Gavin, and one expected arrival in Sept; Siblings: Sherman (Ramona) Richardson , Ruth Ann Yegge, And Dianne Richardson; Cousins: Rodney ( Rose Ann) Olson, Julrene (Don) Thornberg, Larry Olson, Gene(Barb)Berg, Gary(Nancy) Berg, and Neil (Ranae) Berg.; Many nieces, nephews, and too many friends to count.
Proceeded in death by His parents, 3 infant sisters, 2 sons, Brother in law Frank Yegge and numerous Aunts and Uncles.
Losing a loved one so tragic there are not the right words. Dean never said goodbye he always said later. Because goodbye meant you would never see them again. Later Dad.
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Thought the world of this guy…such a jolly, happy, sweet man. Drove many years for us…never a dull moment. Fly high Dean….LATER OUR FRIEND.
I will miss you dearly Deanie, I was so happy to get back to the family that I lost for so many years.
The cousins will all miss you at the 1st cousins reunion .
Monica you gave a beautiful write up on your dad.
Thanks Deanie for answering me every question I asked about your life , even when I knew it was hard for you to answer.
That last breakfast my husband and I had with him and Kathy was so much fun and I will remember it for always.
God broke the mold when you was born.
He walked by his own drummer but had a heart of gold.
See you in Heaven
Later!!!
Cousin Julrene
So sorry for your loss.I grew up with Dianne and remember many fun times at the Richardson home! Peace to all of your family🙏🙏🙏
my sympathies to family. i was a second cousin to dean and remember fond memories when we were young kids growing up
You are all nestled gently in my thoughts and prayers. I knew Dean from his Hartland days on. It’s hard to lose those who bring a smile with them. To live in the hearts of those we leave behind is to never die.
Lance and Monica, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. 🙏
Dean Richardson was physically the strongest human I ever knew. He could bench press 550 pounds when I first met him. Through the years I found his strength to go far beyond physical. If you asked him a question he never answered with any speeches. He had a “yup” or a “nope” every time. When I met him I knew he would be a close friend forever. When I met his newest wife, Cathy, I knew he had someone who would be able to keep him grounded, settled and loved. We did time together in the 80’s. We hunted together in the 90’s. We blew all kinds of stuff up with fireworks you could never buy anywhere and leave a helluva crater wherever we went. Those crazy explosives left us cheering and even rolling on the ground laughing like crazy. If Dean was encouraging you he would say “Let er Buck, young son!!” If you were hiding, he’d hide you. If you were walking, he give you a ride. If you were hurting, he’d understand and be right there for ya and he didn’t have to say a word to help you feel better. You knew he cared. If you were in debt, he’d say “oh well, back to normal.” Dean really never did have much cash, but I came to find out over the years Dean never put much value on cash. He had more “Class” than cash, and if others would only keep that same value the world would be, well, much better off from where I’m standing. I don’t know what happens when we leave this human life, but I sure hope I get to see Dean again. Yup. Later, Dean.