Obituary of Richard Arnold Stassen

Stassen, Richard A., Jr., age 63, of Maple Grove, passed away on March 1, 2015. Retired 30 year employee of Star Tribune. He will be remembered for his ability to envision a project and make it real. He remodeled two lake homes on his own and was pretty handy with a hammer, torch, and pipewrench. He took great pride in his lawn. Fished daily on his favorite lake, Mille Lacs. Preceded in death by father, Richard Stassen; mother, Darlene Stassen. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 26 years, Shirley Holman-Stassen; his children, Patricia (Brian) Markham, Richard E. (Linda) Stassen; step-children, Sherri (Dan) Palmgren, Anthony Grostyan (Janet), Coley (Melissa) Grostyan; grandchildren, Lacey Healy, Dylan and Emma Stassen, Hannah and Sarah Palmgren, Miriam Grostyan, and baby girl Grostyan; sisters, Betty (Mike) Spencer, Marlene (Dan) Schoenhard; nieces, nephews, relatives and good friends. Celebration of Life 3pm Thursday, March 5th at New Joy Evangelical Free Church, 12825 Tucker Road, Rogers, MN (763) 428-4453 with 2:30pm visitation at church. Family extends their heartfelt thanks to North Memorial Hospice staff for their loving care.