Cover photo for Richard Fehl's Obituary
Richard Fehl Profile Photo
1954 Richard 2013

Richard Fehl

January 11, 1954 — August 4, 2013

RICHARD MARK FEHL was born on January 11, 1954 in Tyler, Minnesota to Morris and Irene (Wichern) Fehl. He was baptized at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Lake Benton, Minnesota. Richard (Rick) attended Lake Benton Public School and graduated in 1972. While in high school, he enjoyed and took pride in his outstanding achievements on the wrestling squad.

From 1972-1978 he worked for the Appleton Silo Co. and the Harvestor Silo Co. of Marshall, MN as well as the Hansen Silo Co. of Luverne, MN. He then attended college at the University of Wisconsin, graduating with a degree in Finance.

Richard returned to Minnesota and farmed with his father. He resided at 614 7th Ave. S. in Brookings, South Dakota. After months of illness, Richard entered The Neighborhoods at Brookview, where he lost his battle to cancer and died with family at his side on Sunday, August 4, 2013 at the age of 59.

As an avid reader, he was well read in matters of economics and finance. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a big fan and a faithful follower of the Minnesota Vikings. There was also a special place in his heart for the family dog, Otto.

Richard is lovingly remembered by his parents, Morris and Irene Fehl of Elkton, SD; six brothers: Steven (Billie) Fehl of Oviedo, FL, Gary (Becky) Fehl of Greendale, WI, Randy (Lori) Fehl of Council Bluffs, IA, Tom (Robin) Fehl of Omaha, NE, Jerry Fehl of Omaha, NE, and Jeffrey Fehl of Lake Benton, MN; three sisters: Sherry Fehl of Lake Benton, MN, Teresa (Bill) Bunkers of Lake Benton, MN, and Jeanette (Jayson) Kirmeier of Chanhassen, MN; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, George and Ida Fehl, and John and Edna Wichern; a nephew Derek and a great-nephew William.

Private family services will be held.

To send flowers to the family in memory of Richard Fehl, please visit our flower store.

Service Schedule

Past Services

Burial

St. Genevieve Catholic Cemetery

PO Box 52, Lake Benton, MN 56149

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Guestbook

Visits: 11

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Send Flowers

Send Flowers

Send a Card

Send a Card