Vernier, Richard Stephen

November 29, 2019 – December 3, 2019
Age 68 of Fridley, passed away December 3, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family. Richard is preceded in death by parents Dick and Angela and siblings Paul and Lucy. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Stephanie; sons, Richard (Deanna), Allan (Carrie), Neil (Sabrina), Ronald (Melissa) and Ben Speridon. Also survived by siblings Roxanne, Theresa, Rebecca, Anthony, April, Anita and Bobbie. Richard was a devoted grandfather to Samantha, Richard, Joce, Maia, Madi, Devon, Kirsten and Brodie. Great grandchildren Adria, Mason, Camden, Sophie, Vaida, Richard and Mila along with numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Funeral service will take place on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 3:00 PM at Trinity Lutheran Church of Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis with visitation one hour prior and lunch to follow. The family would like to extend a thank you to St. Croix Hospice and the many special people who cared for Richard throughout his illness. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred. (Published in the Star Tribune on December 7, 2019)