Richard Dale Beauchane passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025 at the Villa St. Vincent in Crookston, MN.
Richard was born on October 30, 1946 in Crookston, MN to Alton Anthony Beauchane and Solange Rose (Asselin) Beauchane. He attended grade school in Louisville Township, and then transferred to the Northwest School of Agriculture, Crookston where he received his high school diploma.
After graduation he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and was deployed to Vietnam where he proudly served as a Crew Chief and door gunner aboard a medivac helicopter. He received the Vietnamese Service Medal, Vietnamese Campaign Medal, Air Medal, Combat Aircrew Insignia, Purple Heart, National Defense Ribbon, Navy Unit Commendation, Rifle Sharpshooter Badge, Good Conduct Medal, Presidential Unit Citation and the Meritorious Mast.
Rick pursued a lifelong career in commercial construction as a superintendent. He worked for Agassiz Construction of Crookston, MN and ICS of Grand Forks, ND. After retirement, he continued serving his community as a dispatcher for the Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
A man of many interests, Richard held a Federal Explosives License and enjoyed putting it to use. He had a passion for aviation and loved flying his own airplanes, often giving rides to others. He found joy in hunting, fishing, canoeing and spending time with his family. His German Shepherds also held a special place in his heart. He is lovingly remembered by his sons, Jody (Stacy) Beauchane and Chad (Debbie) Beauchane; grandchildren Jozi (Kyle) Nupson, Cody Beauchane, Wyatt (Danielle) Beauchane, Alea (Chase) Larson, Erin Beauchane, Jacob (Shelby) Beauchane, and Caitlin (Kevin) Kimble; and great-grandchildren Pippa and Kit Nupson, Jack, Lilian, Philip, Alexandra, and Amelia Beauchane; siblings Dorothy Franklin of Jacksonville, FL, Ken Beauchane of Thief River Falls, MN, Dan Beauchane of Fertile, MN; sister-in-law Monica Beauchane of Red Lake Falls; along with many nieces and nephews.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents; his brother Ronald Beauchane; daughter-in-law Jeannette Beauchane; sister-in-law Patricia Beauchane; and brother-in-law Ernie Franklin.
A traditional funeral service will be held at Hope Evangelical Free Church in Fertile, Minnesota 1:00 PM on Saturday, October 25, 2025 with Pastor Ken Andrs officiating. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service. A graveside service will be held at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery at Little Falls, MN on Friday, October 31, 2025 at 11:00 AM.
May Richard’s memory bring comfort to those who knew and loved him.
