Reverend Richard S. McGuire

We have lost e great man, he was human and that’s the way he treated every person he came in to contact with, he mad you feel special no matter who you were! Heaven has another ANGEL!

Fr. McGuire was an associate pastor at our parish. When he got transferred to another parish, I will never forget him sitting on the altar steps with his guitar and singing, “I will never forget you, my people”. It brought tears to my eyes.

I met Father Dick when he was a seminarian at St. John’s. The director of our Newman Center Choir (Father David Marthaler) at St. Cloud State was also the Director of the St. John’s Seminary Choir. Our choirs did many things together and I got to know several of the seminarians. It brings back many happy memories. I remember what a proud day his ordination and First Mass were and I just knew he would make a fabulous priest! Judging by the comments in this guestbook, he fulfilled his mission!! May you make beautiful music in heaven!

Heaven’s gain is our world’s loss. Our family was so blessed by having Father Dick as our priest while our children were growing up. Every Sunday on our way home from Mass our conversations centered on Father’s homily. His goodness shined through his words and actions. Rest in peace dear Father Dick. We will love you forever.

Thoughts and prayers go out to all of Father Dick’s family. May the wonderful memories you have shared give you peace during this difficult time.

Enjoyed several conversations with Father Dick, a man who fully dedicated his life to serving others in support of God’s Word. A gifted man who reached a diversity of people in far-reaching communities. Condolences to family and loved ones.

Father was a very special person to me. I was his nurse at the clinic he went to. Loved him dearly.

Rest in Peace, Fr. Dick. I will never forget your comforting words as you gave Doug the medal you always wore. Then, giving it to me after Doug’s death. I will treasure it always. Thoughts and prayers to your family.

Father Dick was a long time friend of the Bert Terfehr family. He has touched all of us in numerous ways through the years.

I, Mark, am the youngest of Bert’s children and in 1995, Deb & I asked Father Dick to marry us on Saturday, May 13, 1995. He graciously accepted. Not long before our wedding day, he realized that it was also opening fishing, which was a ritual that he loved to do with his friends. We received a little warm hearted ribbing about the timing.

Many of our friends and family thought he was so cool as he sang and played guitar at our wedding which sporting his gold toe-tipped cowboy boots.

We were all blessed that day as he married us on one of his favorite days and he got to go fishing too.

We will miss him dearly and God Bless.

We were the 2nd couple Fr. Dick married after he was ordained. We have been in constant contact with him for all these years and gotten together for a meal to celebrate with him a great number of years. We will deeply miss him. He was a great friend and priest. The Lord be with him and his family at this time.

Our loss is heaven’s gain. Father Dick was truly one of the good guys and will be dearly missed. He really helped me through a tough spot when I was a teenager in Sauk Centre and was definitely a positive influence for me.

My sympathy to Patsy & Dick on the loss of her brother RIP Fr. Dick

As deeply saddened as we are at Fr Dick’s passing, the joy that Father undoubtedly has, that he is finally in the presence of Our Heavenly Father, who Father selflessly devoted his life to, will be compensation for our loss. REJOICE. For he has come home.

The first time I went to one of father McQuire’s masses, I felt as if he was speaking directly to me. So after church I went and told him that. He asked my name and since then we always had a certain friendship where we could easily talk to each other and even joke with each other. (Such as telling my husband to keep pulling me back by the ear if I got to out of line.) He made me feel like it was ok if you made mistakes and that your personality was a little different from everyone else. But that is what I loved about him. He taught me that everyone has special talents. He taught me that God gave these talents to be used and to embrace them. I know I am trying to use my talents because of Father McQuire. I am going to miss him greatly, as so many others will. He was on everyone’s level and this is why he was such a great leader in the Catholic Religion.

So sorry for your loss, although I never met him, he looks like a very sweet and compassionate man…what a loss for his community.

Father Dick served as a guest priest in my church many times. He always spoke in plain terms and really made us think about our relationship with God. We enjoyed his singing and guitar playing too. Thank you, Lord, for this servant.

Father McGuire was a great guy and friend, I enjoyed working with him in the guards, he will truly be missed by all.

So sorry of the loss of your Brother and Uncle. Michelle often talked about fond memories of Father
.May He rest in. Peace.

Very sad…. For all of us remaining here without Fr Dick. He was the first priest that I truly understood as a young person. He had such a gift of translating the Word of God into “plain and simple” terms that I understood. He had a presence that drew people to God. I am certain Hod had a guitar and a cold beer waiting! Thanks foraging me see my Faith in a new and active way! You are remembered very fondly!

We loved your sermons and enjoyed visiting with you. You will be missed by many.

Our sympathies to the family in your loss, Father will truly be missed. We have many memories to cherish. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Our hearts are heavy with thie loss of a great man. Our Lord and Savior gave us time with a wonderful man. We will miss you.

My sympathy to the family members. May you Rest In Peace Father Dick.

May your journey home be all you said it will be! Thank you for showing this sinner the path home till we meet again.

Will miss you so much. Thank you for being a friend

Love & blessings Father Dick! I loved your sermons & voice as you sang. What a loving & cheerful man…Thank you for being part of my spiritual journey ♡

You will be missed by so many that you touched. We know you are in a good place with god and looking upon us to keep us strong and on the right road. My family,and grandchildren will miss you like crazy. We will miss you at Alison’s wedding but know you will be looking down on her. RIP, love you!