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Official Obituary of

Richard "Dick" Oscar Jones Sr.

October 8, 1940 ~ May 23, 2021 (age 80) 80 Years Old

Richard "Dick" Jones Sr. Obituary

Name: Richard Oscar Jones Sr. Age: 80

Address: 42746 Cty Rd 128, Deer River Minnesota

Date of Death: Sunday, May 23, 2021    Place of Death: Grand Rapids Minnesota

Date of Birth: 10/08/1940    Place of Birth: Hammond, Indiana

Survived by: Daughters: Lisa St.Aubin, Becky Jones, Sons: Richard Jones Jr. (Shawna), George Jones (Jessica), Brothers: Allen (JoAnne), Bert (Melvina), Jerel (Jane), Dean (Sherri). Sisters: Diane (Gordon), Barb (Rick) Grandkids: Jeremy, Freddie, Nathan, Jeremiah, James, Brandon, Corey, Sydney, Alexander, Natalie, Cole, Ethan, Olivia and Isabelle

Preceded in Death: Sister Marlene, mom Betty, daughter Nannette, dad Ray

History: Richard was raised and graduated in Grand Rapids Minnesota. He served in the US Army, after his honorable discharge he married Linda Ivy and they raised their kids on a farm in Deer River Minnesota. Richard lived and farmed in Deer River for the last 45 years. He had a passion for working on and rebuilding muscle cars and of course the sport of wrestling. He was inducted into the Grand Rapids Wrestling Hall of Fame, and was a captain. He also qualified for the state tournament in CC running.

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Services

Visitation
Thursday
May 27, 2021

12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Carroll Funeral Home
314 Main Ave East
Deer River, MN 56636

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