Richard Eide

Obituary of Richard J Eide

Richard J. Eide, 88, longtime resident of Duluth, formerly of Babbitt, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2020.

Richard was born June 30, 1932 in Duluth to Frank and Ruby Eide. He attended Jefferson & Nettleton Grade Schools then the family moved to Two Harbors where he graduated from high school.

Richard was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, CB’s during the Korean War. After the service he worked for D.M. & I.R. for five years and then the Reserve Mining Company for 26 years. He retired from B.N.S.F. in 1998.

Richard was preceded in death by his first wife, Miriam in 1980; his second wife, Janet in 2012; his parents; son, Larry Wenho; daughter, Sandi Chamberlin; and brother, Mark.

He is survived by his children: Cheryl Ann Gorecki (Ray Rahkola), Michael John Eide, Steven (Belinda) Veracruz, and Jeffrey (Cathy) Wenho; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews; sister, Virginia Lee (Mickey) Glass; sister-in-law, Janet Eide; and other extended family and friends.

A private family event will be held.

Arrangements by Cremation Society of Minnesota.

A Memorial Tree was planted for Richard
We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at Cremation Society Of Minnesota | Duluth