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Richard Lee Fredrickson

November 8, 1931 — September 3, 2014

Richard Lee Fredrickson, 82, of Red Wing, MN passed away Sept 3, 2014. He was born Nov, 8, 1931 in Minneapolis, MN to Oscar and Marie (Dahlen) Fredrickson. Richard was a 1950 graduate of Marshall High School in Minneapolis. He joined the Navy in 1951 and served his country for nearly four years. He attended St. Olaf College, where he earned his undergraduate degree in physics. While there, he met and married classmate Marcy (Maki). The two had four children; Jeanne (Harry) Gallaher of Minneapolis, MN; David (Patti) Fredrickson of Red Wing; Douglas Fredrickson (deceased); Barbara (Jeff Chappell) Fredrickson. He was preceded in death by his parents, his four siblings and their spouses, a son, two nieces, a nephew, and second wife (Sydney). At the time of his passing he had seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He received his masters from Temple University (Pennsylvania). Most of his thirty plus years of teaching were in the Robbinsdale school district (#281), more than twenty of which were at Cooper Senior High (physics and astronomy).
A memorial service will be held at Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel, 602 Plum Street in Red Wing, at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014 with a visitation one hour prior. A light meal will follow. A private burial with his immediate family is planned. We would like to give thanks to the staff at the following organizations, who gave such wonderful care to Richard, and his family: Visiting Angels, Red Wing, MN; Millstream Commons in Northfield, MN; Deer Crest in Red Wing, MN; Mayo Hospice, Red Wing, MN. Instead of flowers, the family requests donations of your time at elderly residences near you, simply sharing your time, smiles, listening ears and loving touch. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com

Visitation

SEP 14. 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (CDT)

Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel
602 Plum Street P.O. Box 111
Red Wing, MN 55066

Service

SEP 14. 2:00 PM (CDT)

Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel
602 Plum Street P.O. Box 111
Red Wing, MN 55066
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