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On Friday 30 July 2021, Richard Ringdahl, loving husband, father of two children passed away at the age of 74. Richard was born on 7 March 1947 in Minot ND to Thor and Ruth Ringdahl. He received his business degree from Minot State University in 1973 after serving 3 years in the Army; and in Vietnam in 1968. On 16 Dec 1967 he married Judy Fluhrer and they raised two children; a daughter, Paige (Thelen) and son, Shayne. Rick and Judy were married for 54 years.

Rick had a passion for music and song. During the 60's and 70's he sang and played the guitar in a number of bands and he had his own rock band "Shane" employing several local musicians from 1972 through 1976. He continued with the band after starting a career with Civil Service.

In 1973, he was hired at Minot AFB as their Clothing Sales Store Manager, and then accepted a position the next year as the housing referral Officer. That started a 28 year civilian career with the Air Force, allowing him to work and travel to several overseas installations. Judy was able to continue her career as well, but they were often assigned to different activities. Rick continued to be active in music directing an Air Force band while employed at Bitburg GE "The Eagle Singers". They ended their 10 year stretch in Europe and Asia in 1989/Judy 1991, when Rick was selected as the Command housing Manager for ATC, at Randolph AFB in Texas. Judy went to work at as their chief of Staffing for Luke AFB a year later. They were reunited in 1993, when both were selected to work at Peterson AFB, Rick at HQ Space Command and Judy at Base Human Resources. They both retired in 2002 . They both continued to work with housing after retiring.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Leonard Dean and sister, Sally Kabanuk.

He is survived by his wife, Judy, two children, Paige and Shayne; sisters, Thorine Peterson and Della Elliott, and brother, Steven Dean; along with several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service: Thursday, August 12 ^th at 11:00 a.m. in the Immanuel Baptist Church, 1615 2nd St SE. Minot ND.
Interment: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot
Visitation: Wednesday, August 11 ^th from 4:00-6:00 p.m. in Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.