Richard Stanley Saarela Obituary

We are sad to announce that on October 16, 2018, at the age of 81, Richard Stanley Saarela (Aurora, Minnesota), born in Virginia, Minnesota passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John and Martha; his sister Beverly Rossi (Dick); and his brother-in-law George Butler. He is survived by: his wife Joyce; his children, Ricky Saarela (Joan), Kathryn Saarela, Brenda Shamp (Lyle), Dorine Tossava (Jim) and Barb Larson; and his siblings, Alvin Wierimaa (Pat) and Doris Butler. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; two step grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home

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