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Ignatius “Iggy” Rick

August 10, 1930 — July 17, 2008

Iggy was born August 10, 1930 in Breckenridge, MN, where he attended school and worked on his parent's farm near Brushvale, MN. He served with the U.S. Army in Korea from 1951 – 1953. On January 16, 1955 he married Bertha Anna Hensch. They made their home on a small dairy farm near Everdell, MN. Later they moved to Breckenridge, MN, until 1963 when they moved to Moorhead. In 1967 he co-founded Moorhead Electric where he worked for the company he loved until his retirement in 1997. He was extremely saddened by the death of his wife "Bert" in 2003. Iggy enjoyed his family and friends, business acquaintances, working with his boys on the farm, and especially playing pinochle with his friends. "Just one more game", he would often say. He will be missed by many. Iggy is survived by his children, Robert Barb Rick of Fergus Falls, MN, Debbie Stephen Woodstrom of Moorhead, MN, David Rick of Pelican Rapids, MN, Cindy Jeff Bruns of Fargo, ND, Carla Dave Brees of Milwaukee, WI, Bernie Stacy Rick of Pelican Rapids, MN, and Bill Rick of Pelican Rapids, MN; 12 grandchildren, Tara and Justin Mallory Rick, Tony Rick, Angie Rick, Andrew Brickman, Mikayla and Jenna Woodstrom, J.J. and Britteny Bruns, Ashley and Allison Brees and Deven Rick; one great granddaughter, Taylor Rick; sisters, Dorothy John Kotalik of Coon Rapids, MN, RoseAnn Brink of Oceanside, CA, Mary Jane Fred Crafton of El Segundo, CA; brothers, Gerald Betty Rick of Breckenridge, MN, Paul Nona Rick of Pelican Rapids, MN, John Ginny Rick of Wahpeton, ND, Joe Rick of Breckenridge, MN and many nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha "Bert" Rick; daughter, Bonni Rick; parents, I.T. and Lillian Rick; sister, Arlene Stockmoe; and brothers, Edward and Michael Rick.

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Friday, July 21, 2023

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605 2nd Ave S, Moorhead, MN 56560

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Saturday, July 22, 2023

St. Joseph's Catholic Church

218 South 10th St, Moorhead, MN 56560

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