Richard "Dick" Dale Schell

Richard Schell, 75, of Pelican Rapids, MN, formerly of Bismarck, ND, died on Friday, March 22, 2013 at the Frazee Care Center, Frazee, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 1:00 PM, Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at St. Hildegard's Catholic Church, Menoken, ND, with Father Raphael Obotama presiding. Burial will follow in the Glencoe Community Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 PM, Monday, March 25, 2013, at Larson Funeral Home, Pelican Rapids, MN. Visitation will continue 12:00-1:00 prior to the funeral mass on Tuesday at the church. Richard Dale Schell was born on June 29, 1937 to John Jr.and Ida (Gaub) Schell in Mercer, ND. He was raised on the family farm and attended rural school. He moved to Bismarck at the age of 13 and attended high school in Bismarck. He was united in marriage to Doris Marilyn Giovannoni on April 26, 1958 at St. Hildegards, Menoken, ND. Dick began his grocery career at the B & R Grocery in 1953 while attending Bismarck High School. He worked at Dan's Super Valu from 1955-1964 and owned D & D Foods in the 1970's. The majority of his life was spent as a sales representative traveling Western North Dakota, Eastern Montana, and Northwestern South Dakota. In 1964, he joined the L.S. Sorem Brokerage House. In 1982, he began with Tom Flemming and Associates. After retiring in 2002, he and Doris moved to Lake Lida, Pelican Rapids, MN. Dick loved camping, boating, fishing, and family vacations. He loved socializing with friends and neighbors. He liked spending time caring for his yard and tinkering with his tools. He was survived by his wife Doris, Pelican Rapids, MN, four children: Daniel (Laurie) Schell, Pelican Rapids, MN, Denise (Robert) Schuh, Bismarck, ND, Douglas Schell, Bismarck, ND,, Dennis Schell, Pelican Rapids, MN, six grandchildren: Aimee Walter, Williston, ND, Nathan Schell, Pelican Rapids, MN, Nicole Schell, Minneapolis, MN, Michael (Kristen) Schuh, Bismarck, ND, Devin Schell, Pelican Rapids, MN, Hannah Schell, Pelican Rapids, MN, three great grandchildren: Kayden Walter, Williston, ND, Kodi Walter, Williston, ND, Brooklynn Schuh, Bismarck, ND, siblings and in-laws: Ervin (Eileen) Schell, Mercer, ND, Lenora Thompson, Mandan, ND, Ann (Rueben) Schoepp, Bismarck, ND, Mavis Schell, Bismarck, ND, Vangie Schell, Napoleon, ND, Don (Linda) Schell, Detroit Lakes, MN, and numerous nieces and nephews. Dick was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Alvin and Eugene Schell, and brother in law Stanley Thompson, and infant sister Eldora. Family condolences may be sent at www.larsonfuneralpelicanrapids.com Funeral Home:Larson Funeral Home304 3rd Street S.E.Pelican Rapids, MNUS 56572