Rick N. Szymanski

Rick N. Szymanski, 58, of Red Wing, died unexpectedly at his home while shoveling, on Monday, January 28, 2013. He was born June 15, 1954 in Oconto Falls, Wisconsin to Anthony and Viola (Zarling) Szymanski and attended school in the area. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1972, serving until he was honorably discharged in 1975. He lived several places throughout the U.S. until 1985 when he was united in marriage to Bethany Upjohn. They lived in Eau Claire a short time before settling in Red Wing in the late 1980's. Rick was guy who cut his own path in life. He did some financial mentoring and was also involved in working with Adults With Disabilities-from transporting to teaching. It was something he greatly enjoyed. Rick also co-taught hypertufa classes with his wife through Red Wing Community Education and he could be seen around town delivering the Rochester Post Bulletin.

He is survived by his wife, Bethany of Red Wing; his faithful furry companion, Muttley; his mother, Viola Szymanski of Gillett, Wisconsin; siblings, Sue Klipstein of Suring, Wisconsin, Wayne and Mike Szymanski and Linda McGraw all of Gillett, Wisconsin and a brother-in-law, Thomas Upjohn of Vancouver, Washington. He was preceded in death by his father, 1 brother and 2 sisters.

A memorial gathering will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013 on the 9th Floor of the Downtown Plaza, 434 West 4th St., Red Wing. Burial will be at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery at a later date.

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Service

FEB 2. 2:00 PM (CST)

Downtown Plaza
434 West 4th St.
Red Wing, MN 55066