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Dennis A. Ricard

Dennis A. Ricard

APACHE JUNCTION, Ariz. — Dennis A. Ricard passed away Friday, May 12, 2017, at Apache Junction, Ariz. A Celebration of Life for Dennis will be held at a later date in Minnesota.

Dennis was born April 16, 1957, in Fairmont, Minn., to Dean and Marie (Fredericksen) Ricard. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Truman, Minn., and was a life-long member there. He attended Truman schools and graduated from Truman High School, where he was an outstanding wrestler.

After high school, he farmed for many years in the Truman area.

When he retired from farming, he moved to Arizona. There, on March 10, 2013, he married Kim Roberts and they continued to live in Apache Junction.

Dennis enjoyed spending time with his many friends. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, fishing and being on the water with his pontoon. He liked to travel and made many trips to Mexico, Canada and other places in the west and south.

He loved his Santa Claus image and thoroughly enjoyed playing the part with Kim as Mrs. Claus. Children were intrigued by seeing the “real” Santa, even in shorts and flip-flops.

Dennis is survived by his wife, Kim of Apache Junction, Ariz.; his mother, Marie Ricard of Fairmont; one sister, Gloria (Wayne) Lutz of Lantana, Fla.; four brothers, Jim (Carol) Ricard of Winnebago, Gary (Connie) Ricard of Fairmont, Earl (Julie) Ricard of Northrop, Mike (Theresa) Ricard of Granada; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his father; and his furry, four-legged family, Missy and Jackie.

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