Richard R. Nordquist

Memorial services celebrating the life of Richard R. Nordquist, 87, of Litchville, North Dakota will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at Grace United Methodist Church in St. Cloud.  Richard passed away peacefully, with family by his side, on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at Country Manor Senior Care Center in Sartell, Minnesota.  Pastor Faith Totushek will officiate.  

Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m.  on Wednesday at Grace United Methodist Church in St. Cloud.  Arrangements are with Daniel Funeral Home, St. Cloud, MN.

Richard was born on October 26, 1934 in Valley City, North Dakota to Carl and Ethel (Selsand) Nordquist.  He graduated from Svea High School and proudly served in the US Army at Fort Lewis, Washington.  Richard returned home in 1959 and began farming.  He married Edna Belling on June 20, 1964 at the Litchville Lutheran Church.  They resided on the family farm in rural Litchville most of their married lives, raising two daughters.   Richard and Edna moved to the St. Cloud area to be near family while still spending summers at the farm.  They are members of Elim Evangelical Free Church in Valley City, ND and Grace United Methodist Church in St. Cloud.

Richard will be remembered for his love of farming, love of animals and his calm disposition.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Edna; daughters, Karleen Nordquist; Lisa (David) Wipson; grandsons, Christopher (Kylie) Wipson and Kyle Wipson; siblings, Kenwood (Diane), Syneva Heupel; sister-in-law, Linda (Wayne) Heinrich; and many nieces and nephews.

 He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Lowell (Carol); sister-in-law, Dorothy Nordquist;  and brother-in-law, Willis Heupel.

A Celebration of Life and burial will be in the spring in rural Litchville, ND. 

Livestreaming will be available through the church at: https://www.facebook.com/mygracechurch

It will also be available after the service at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_kq_JlVmgIlaoW-SZtsM3Q/videos