Richard "Ritchie" D. Arnold, 74, of East Grand Forks, MN, passed away suddenly on Monday, December 27, 2021 at his home.

Richard Donald Arnold was born June 6, 1947 in Grand Forks, ND, to the late Otis and Millie (Vasek) Arnold.  He grew up in East Grand Forks and attended school at Sacred Heart, graduating with the class of 1966. He then attended college in Moorhead and graduated with a degree in Carpentry. On September 6, 1975, he married Linda Blissenbach in St.Cloud, MN.

They were blessed with 3 sons and settled in East Grand Forks in a home he built.

Ritchie and Linda were members of Sacred Heart and active in the Red River Valley Snowmobile Club. He was a carpenter, an avid master fisherman, loved playing pool and was active in league, but his greatest joy was his family.

Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Linda Arnold of East Grand Forks, sons Dennis Arnold of East Grand Forks, Duane Arnold of Crookston, and Dale (Danielle) Arnold of East Grand Forks; grandchildren Jayden Hulst, Keona Arnold, Ryker Arnold, Roman Arnold, a little one on the way; and sister-in-law Cathie Arnold of East Grand Forks.

He was preceded in death by his parents Otis and Millie and brother Henry Arnold.

FUNERAL: 1:00 PM, Friday, December 31, 2021 at Dahl Funeral Home, 2029 Central Ave. NW, East Grand Forks, MN 56721. Service will be live-streamed on Ritchie's page at www.dandahlfuneralhome.com

VISITATION: 1 hour prior to funeral at the funeral home on Friday

BURIAL: Pine Hill Cemetery, Williams, Minnesota