Rick Visina, 52, Minot, died Sunday, January 26, 2014 at his residence.

Rick was born March 1, 1961 in Minot, North Dakota, the son of Fred and Fran (Mullin) Visina. He was raised in Minot and graduated from Bishop Ryan High School in 1979. He furthered his education at Minot State University and graduated with a degree in accounting in 1984.

Rick married the love of his life, Peggy Reinarts on August 2, 1982. They made their home in Minot, where together they raised their four children. Rick was employed for the past 28 years with Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota. He had received a number of awards for his outstanding service to the company and his customers.

Rick was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Minot Sertoma Club, Knights of Columbus, and the Minot Country Club. He was an active member in the Minot community, serving on numerous boards. One of his more recent community contributions was serving as a member of the Neighborhood Development Enterprise, Inc., whose mission was to provide affordable housing to those in need.

Rick was a devoted family man. His wife and children always came first. His favorite pastime was golfing at the Minot Country Club. He also loved hunting and was a self-proclaimed handyman. He enjoyed spending his summers at his "little slice of Heaven" at Strawberry Lake with family and friends.

Rick's loving family include , wife of 31 years, Peggy, Minot, ND; parents, Fred and Fran Visina, Mesa, AZ; children, Tyler (Katie) Visina of Woodbury, MN, Danielle (Jeffrey) Baumgartner of Maple Grove, MN, MacKenzie (Michael) Hildahl of Cottage Grove, MN, and Ian Visina of Grand Forks, ND; grandchildren, Maxwell & Theodore Visina and Walter Baumgartner; brothers, Mark (Karen) Visina of Chandler, AZ, Ryan (Pamela) Visina of Mesa, AZ; sisters, Jeanne (Randy) Jaeger of Sartell, MN, Patricia (Jim) Hausauer of West Fargo, ND and Julia (Ron) Kudrna of Pensacola, FL; father in-law, Bob Reinarts, Minot, ND; brothers in-law, Bruce (Darlene) Reinarts of Bismarck, ND, David (Debbie) Reinarts of Garrison, ND; sister in-law Paula Potter of Minot, ND; many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Rick was preceded in death by his mother in-law, Dorothy Reinarts.

Mass of Christian Burial: Friday, January 31, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. in Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Minot.

Vigil Prayer Service : Thursday, January 30, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church.

Visitation: Thursday from Noon-3:00 p.m. in Thomas Family Funeral Home and then continues Thursday from 4:30-7:00 pm at the Church.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers and plants, the family prefers memorials be designated to The First Tee Minot or Minot Catholic Schools.