Richard William Gamache
March 30, 1950 ~ November 26, 2019
Age 69 of Centerville.
Loving Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Brother passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 26, 2019. Preceded in death by parents, Richard & Ione. Survived by loving wife of 49 years, Geraldine; daughters, Rene’e (Jay) Robinson; Annette (Joshua) Smith; grandchildren, Paige, Kaylee, Corrinne, Noah; brother, Daniel (Mary); nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Richard was a proud Vietnam Veteran serving the U.S Army and retired after 30 years from Xcel Energy. He enjoyed traveling, hunting, fishing and loved spending time with his grandchildren.
A private family service will be held. Interment, Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred to the DAV.
On behalf of the Forest Lake American Legion Post 225, we give thanks for Richard’s military service to our country. It will be a privilege to provide the Legionnaire ceremony at the end of his service on Tuesday.
Geri , I just wanted to reach out to let you know how sad I was to hear about Richard’s passing. I will miss him greatly. I always looked forward to when he came in. He was such a wonderful person and always upbeat. I also wanted to say thank you to you. I’ve done this a long time and you are certainly one of the best care givers I’ve ever known. You were an incredible advocate for Richard and he was very blessed. My hugs and love to you and your family. And a final thank you Richard for serving our country!
We are so sorry for the Gamache family’s loss. Dick was blessed by the most loving, caring wife God could ever have given him, as well as two beautiful daughters, two incredible sons-in-law, four amazing grandchildren. not to mention the rest of his relatives and friends who loved him dearly. We know he’ll be missed by all who knew and loved him and pray for God’s loving comfort to blanket you all at this difficult time. In His love, Dennis & Lee Robinson