Richard D. Henriksen, 61, Gary, MN passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at his residence in Gary.
Rick was born July 6, 1961, to Dick and Gloria Henriksen (Rogers). He attended school at Chokio-Alberta, MN, where he became a member of FFA. He enjoyed showing pigs & cows, he was involved in wrestling, and loved playing football. He also helped on the family farm throughout his youth. He had a beloved Spirit of 76’ Chevy Nova. He graduated in 1979.
Rick went to Alexandria Tech to get his small engine degree. During this time, he welcomed his daughter Amy Jo in 1980, worked on the farm with his dad and started his excavating career with Jim Riley construction. In 1983, he moved to Wyoming where he started working for Larrys Inc. until 1998. During this time, he welcomed his son Trevor in 1985. He enjoyed going to the Big Horn mountains, fishing, hunting, car races, hanging with his best friend Allen, and playing pool.
In 1991, he met Violet in McDonalds and they fell in love. They were united in marriage in Elko, NV, on May 18, 1991. They welcomed their son Kenny in 1992 and daughter Kasey in 1995.
In 1998, the family moved back to Minnesota, where they lived on Lake Traverse. Rick worked for Central Specialties, MIC, and Gophers Excavation. He welcomed his son Cody in 2005. He spent time on the lake and watching his children grow. In 2006, the family moved to Glyndon, MN. During this time, he worked for Randall’s Excavation until the present. Rick spent a large amount of time at the racetrack and fishing on the weekends.
In 2014, the family moved to Gary, MN. It was here Rick found joy in planting food plots so he could watch the deer in the game cam, making a garden and tending to it with his wife, along with having chickens and watching his children and his grandchildren play. He loved ice fishing at Lake of the Woods and hunting in his backyard.
Rick’s pride and joy were his grandchildren; Andrew 2005, Jasmine 2013, Nicolas 2014, Warren 2017, Wendy 2018, Makayla 2019, and Michael 2022. His best bud was Warren who would go outside with him and help him dig holes and play in the machinery. Over the years, Rick met many people and could strike up a conversation and tell stories of his family for all to hear. He always asked everyone how they were doing. He was a caring, compassionate, loving man who will be missed by everyone his life touched.
Richard is survived by his wife, Violet of Gary, MN; children, Amy Jo (Barry) of Dickinson, ND, Trevor (Monica) of Columbus, OH, Kenny of Gary, MN, Kasey (Dylan) of Lake Park, MN, and Cody of Gary, MN; grandchildren, Andrew, Jasmine, Nicolas, Reagan, Brayden, Warren, Wendy, Makayla, and Michael; mother, Gloria Henriksen of Dilworth, MN; brothers, Randall (Cindy) of Glyndon, MN and Charlie (Jill) of Cyrus, MN; nieces and nephews, Jake, Katie, Casey (Emily), Mariah, Samantha (Dillon), Ben (Maddy); and great nieces and nephews, Tia, TJ, Maverick, Max, Hayes, Eleanor, and Ava. He was preceded in death by his father, Dick Henriksen; and sister, Teresa Daly.
Memorials preferred to Richard Henriksen Memorial Fund c/o Gary State Bank, PO Box 70, Gary, MN 56545.
Memorial Service: 2:00 PM, Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Gary Lutheran Church, Gary, MN.
Visitation: One hour before the memorial service at the church.
