Richard W. Foesch

Richard passed away peacefully at home on December 7. 

 A memorial gathering will be held on Thursday, December 19, at 11:00 AM with visitation one hour prior. 

 He is preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Della Foesch; siblings, Al Foesch, Lorraine (Ed) Behneke, Leona (Delbert) Schultz, Viola (Bruce) Schultz, Floyd (Beatrice) Foesch; and son, Jeffrey Alan Foesch. 

 Richard is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Sonia; sons, Steven (Laurie) Foesch, Jason (Stacy) Foesch; grandchildren Zach (Dani), Michael (Kathryn), Cameron (Abby), Sara, Liliana, Taylor and Addison; great-grandchildren, Lyndon, Lennox, Breck and Baker and many nieces and nephews. 

Richard was born in Minneapolis on February 12, 1937. He was the youngest of six children. Richard graduated from Vocational High School and then he went on to trade school, where he learned pattern making. He worked as a highly skilled pattern maker for 43 years. Richard also served two years in the Air Force Reserves. 

 Richard met Sonia when he helped out at her family’s corner grocery store. They married in 1962 and moved to New Hope where they raised their three sons. They also lovingly welcomed two foster daughters into their home. Richard had a love of the outdoors including hunting, fishing, ice fishing, and camping. He also loved watching his grandsons’ hockey games. In his later years he enjoyed spending time with his beloved dog, Skippy, playing cards, feeding the birds, and going to garage and estate sales. 

 Richard was a hard-worker who took good care of his family. He was a humble, loyal man who will be missed by many.