Richard "Dick" Kjos , 64, formerly of Minnetonka, MN, died Thursday, February 21, 2008, at his sister's home in Minot.

Dick was born July 31, 1943, in Fargo, ND, to Luther and Loretta (Brandt) Kjos. He was raised and educated in Minot, and graduated from Minot High School in 1961. He attended the University of North Dakota, and graduated with honors in 1965 with a Bachelor's Degree in History. He continued his education at the University of Minnesota in American Studies in 1966.

Dick entered active military service with the US Army on July 11, 1967, and served in Viet Nam. He was honourably discharged from the Army on July 2, 1969. He was once married to Edith Gerlach, and had two sons, Stephen and Peter. From 1969 to 1990 Dick lived in Bismarck. He served as President of Gerlach Sheet Metal, and later worked for Western Steel and Plumbing.

Dick moved to Minneapolis, MN, in 1990 and worked as Territory Manager and a Training Manager for Minnesota Air until his retirement in July of 2007. He resided in Minnetonka until he moved to his sister's home in Minot on February 8, 2008.

Growing up Dick spent summers with his family on the farm near Columbus, North Dakota, and in recent years enjoyed making trips back to the farm to visit. He was a life-long car enthusiast, and recently completed building a Shelby Cobra. Dick had many friends that he enjoyed spending time with, including the breakfast club at Bunny's and the Friday night gang at Fong's. He was a good friend to many, and will be greatly missed by his family and his friends.

Surviving family includes: Sons, Stephen R. (Toni) Falk and Peter D. (Polly) Falk; Grandchildren: Evan, Glen, and Anne; Sister: Barbara (Thomas) Groutt, Minot; Brother: Douglas (Susan) Kjos, Minot; Sister-in-law: Tanya Kjos; Nieces: Sarah and Molly Kjos and Anne Williamson; and Nephews Benjamin, Skylar, and Kelsey Kjos.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents and his brother David J. Kjos.

At Richard's request there will be a private family gathering. There will be no reviewal, however those wanting to sign the online memorial register or share memories and condolences are invited to use the expressions of sympathy section at www.thomasfamilyfuneralhome.com.