Richard Gerald 'Dick' Owens

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Owens, Richard "Dick" Gerald Passed away peacefully January 12, 2017, at the age of 85, surrounded by his children and grandchildren. He graduated from Hopkins High School in 1950, and later enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed for two years at the U.S. Army base in Schweinfurt, Germany. He married Joan Johnson in 1955, and together, they welcomed four children: Nancy, Mary, Stephen and Michael. Throughout his life, Dick enjoyed a love of the outdoors, and spent time hunting and fishing with friends and family. He hunted deer in northwestern Minnesota for more than 50 years with his sons and friends at "Deer Camp" - also known as "the swamp". Dick was a proud grandfather, and greatly enjoyed spending time with his seven grandchildren. He loved watching the wildlife from his porch; the Owens house was a family gathering spot, where many memories were made. Dick is survived by Joan, his wife of nearly 62 years, and children Nancy, Mary (Greg) Pearson, Stephen (Laura) Owens, Michael Owens and special friend Renee Callaway; grandchildren Matthew, Emily and John Pearson, Olivia and Maria Owens (and their mother Sarah Owens), and Theodore and Boden Owens; and sisters-in-law Jean Davis and Gladys Johnson. Dick made friends easily, and will be missed by many, including good friends Bob Miller and Noland Bjorge, neighbor Mary Skomsoyvog and kind caregivers Selena and Rachel. A celebration of life will be held at the Hopkins Elks Club (30 8th Avenue South, Hopkins, MN) on Friday, January 20 at 5:00 pm. Washburn Mc Reavy Hopkins is entrusted with arrangements. Dick preferred memorials to the Disabled American Veterans. (dav.org or DAV Dept. of Minnesota Foundation, State Veterans Service Building, Floor 3, St. Paul, MN 55155). Washburn-McReavy.com Strobeck Johnson 952-938-9020

Published on January 19, 2017