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Published July 01, 2012, 12:00 AM

RICHARD "RICK" L. KOLENDA

Richard "Rick" L. Kolenda passed away April 29, 2012 in Boston, Mass.

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Richard "Rick" L. Kolenda passed away April 29, 2012 in Boston, Mass.

Rick was a long time contractor in the Boston area and his favorite pastime was watching the Boston Celtics and the Twins Games. He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving on the River Patrol Boats in Vietnam. He was a loving brother who doted on his younger sister, Judy. Rick always looked forward coming back to Minnesota so he could visit his brother, Ed, and pursue his hobby of working on his childhood home in Duluth with Jim Kuklis. Rick was a graduate of Hermantown High School, Class of 1964.

He is survived by his wife Judith; daughters Rena, and Reece Ann; son Casey; several grandchildren; his brother Edward (Diane) and family of Otsego Minn.; sister, Judith May (Brad) and family of Goose Creek, S.C.; numerous nephews and nieces. his best friends since childhood Jim Kuklis of Carlton and Jerry Udjur of Duluth.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 11, 2012 with an Honor Guard Tribute at Northland Country Club, outdoor tent, 3901 East Superior Street, Duluth.

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bobbie b.
Sterling, IL     07/04/2012 10:20 AM

Rick and my sister, Sharon were classmates. He also was our neighbor and our paper boy! He always had the brightest smile! Thoughts and prayers! Bobbie (Pehl) Bardier

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Elaine E.
Eveleth, MN     07/03/2012 10:21 AM

Judy, Renae, Reece and Casey and Rick's friends and family; We were so sorry to hear of Rick's passing, Larry and I willl always remember the good times that we had with you. Rick was the type of person who would always give a helping hand to anyone who needed it. Larry remembers the times Rick and Him were working on basements and the chats that they had regarding whatever problems arose. We remember nights of going out and doing the town and his laugh and sparkling eyes. We'll see you at the memorial service, if there is anything we can do to help you through this time, just call and let us know.

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Frank K.
Roanoke, VA     07/01/2012 5:39 PM

Rick's family: It's been years since I have seen or talked to Rick, but I will always have fond memories of the times we spent together in our youth; Rick was a great person and friend and my deepest sympathies to you. Frank Kallio

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