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Richard G.
Driscoll
October 27, 1935 — January 1, 2020
East Grand Forks
Richard G. "Dick" Driscoll, 84, of East Grand Forks, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at the Veterans Home of Fergus Falls.
Richard was born October 27, 1935 to the late Charles Ansel and Bernice (Gjovik) Driscoll. He attended country school and graduated from the AC in Crookston. On July 30, 1956 he married Mary Skyberg at Our Saviors Lutheran Church of East Grand Forks. He then enlisted in the US Army and the two moved to Germany for a year. Upon returning, they made their home in East Grand Forks. He was a farmer until 1996. He then started a trucking company with his son Kyle. He was an active member of Our Saviors Lutheran, serving as an usher and sang in the choir, and a member of the EGF VFW, American Legion and Eagles clubs.
Survivors include his loving wife of 63 years Mary; children Carla Bakken, Kirk (Sheryl Manske) Driscoll, Kim (Mark) Miller, and Kyle Driscoll all of East Grand Forks; sister Marge Neinabor of GA; brothers Larry Driscoll of AZ and Scott Driscoll of Crookston; grandchildren Sonny (Lisa) Driscoll, Brian (Malia) Bakken, Brad (Deb) Bakken, Kaleb (Brandi) Driscoll, Zachary (Krystal) Driscoll, Shawn (Ann) Bakken, Amanda (Curtis) Scanson, and Michael Miller; and 16 great-granchilden.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers Leon, Dennis, Dale, and Gene Driscoll.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.
Memorial Service : 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Dahl Funeral Home, 2029 Central Ave. NW, East Grand Forks, MN 56721
Visitation: One Hour Before Service Saturday
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