Rick Didion
Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On December 27, 2022 @ 1:11 pm In 2022,Obituaries | 16 Comments
Rick Didion, age 71, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away unexpectedly, at his home on Monday, December 26, 2022.
A time of gathering will be held on Monday, January 2, from 3-6 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake and on Tuesday, January 3, from 10-11 am, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, at 11 am, at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16400 Duluth Avenue SE, Prior Lake. Father Tom Walker will preside. Rick will be laid to rest at Spring Lake Cemetery.
It was a proud day for Eugene and Dolores (Kalschuer) Didion, as they announced the birth of their second child. Richard Peter was born on November 28, 1951, in New Prague, MN. He lived an adventurous life growing up and living on Spring Lake. Here, Rick formed a lifelong passion for hunting and fishing, which he eventually shared and had many great experiences with his sons and grandsons.
After graduating from Prior Lake High School in 1970, Rick found his niche as a mechanic and became an expert in his craft. Most of Rick’s career was working for Smith and Neilson Auto, now best known as John’s Auto Shop, in Richfield, MN. He retired in 2021, after 50 years of being a dedicated and committed employee.
Rick’s life was blessed by marrying Priscilla “Perky” Marsh Hanson on October 4, 1974, at St. Michael Catholic Church. They soon welcomed two sons, Peter and Matthew. Rick’s love for his family ran deep. As his son’s married, he welcomed two daughters-in-law, Tammy and Stacie. Rick treated them like his own children. From these unions, Rick became a grandpa and relished the arrivals of five grandchildren, Jackson, Justin, Brooklyn, Beaux and Dax.
When Rick wasn’t working, he enjoyed spending time with his family in Longville, MN. Rick loved cooking and grilling, especially preparing his famous brisket on the Fourth of July. Rick continued to enjoy hunting and fishing throughout the years and working in his meticulous yard. Rick was a generous man with his time and talent and a Jack-of-all-trades, who could fix just about anything. He extended those gifts on to his sons, friends, neighbors or anyone that needed help or guidance.
A genuine and wonderful man, Rick will be forever remembered for his kind soul, caring, and understanding heart. Forever loved, Rick will be missed by son, Pete (Tammy) and their children, Jackson, Justin, and Brooklyn: son, Matt (Stacie) and their children, Beaux and Dax; sister, Pam (Rick) Gunn; other relatives and friends.
Greeting Rick in eternal peace is his wife, Priscilla “Perky” and parents, Gene and Dory Didion.
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Pete, Matt and families
So sorry for your loss. We had so many great times and laughs together over the years.
Remember all the good times to help get through this difficult time.
Sorry I won’t be able to be there.
Deepest condolences! Just so hard…
I had the pleasure of working with Rick for
A few of my younger years. He was a stand up man! My prayers are with him and the family.
Please accept my condolences for Rick’s family. I went through grade school and high school with Rick. He was at our 52nd high school reunion all smiles. He was happy to reconnect with people he said. God bless Rick and your family.
Pam,Rick and family. So sorry on the loss of your loved one. Sending prayers your way
So sorry for your loss, my dog and I walk by his house every day and we often shared a wave, a “hi”, or a smile. He and his dog (Hank?) were a good team. I will miss his impeccably groomed yard and those beautiful flowers for every season. Rest in peace to this nice man, and prayers to the family.
I am sorry to hear of the loss of Rick. He was a gracious man.
The Didion family sorry for your loss. We had alot of fun times with your mom and dad at the sportsman club events. t hey will surly be missed. Blessings to your familys. Gene and Mary Grommesch
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you!
So sorry for your loss, myself and dogs walked Lakefront Park with Rick and Hank many of days . He was a great man and will be missed.
We’re so very sorry for your loss, Pete and Tammy. What a loss of a wonderful man.
So sorry for your family’s loss. I was a customer of Rick’s for about 30 years, and his kindness, integrity, and straight-forward communication were a major reason why I kept coming back, and why Smith-Nielsen and John’s had such great reputations. He was a great man and leaves a legacy behind him. God’s peace to you all.
Our sympathy to the family of Rick. We met him at his grandsons football games-Jackson’s biggest fan!!Cherish all your precious memories.
Matt & Pete, I am saddened to hear of the loss of your great father and I offer my condolences. I will always remember the many wonderful times over the many years spending time with your dad at all the hockey get-togethers and at the auto shop. His character was so enjoyable and relaxing to be around. Your mother and father had such unique and wonderful personalities and they will be missed by many forever and I know especially by both of you. I am sorry I cannot attend today and my thoughts are with you and your families, Greg
Our thoughts are with your family. Rick always had a ready smile . He will be missed by all who knew him.
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So very sorry to hear about Rick.. it’s so hard to believe he is gone..sending our prayers to you all
A High school friend..
Hugh n Joni (Sheehan) Springer