Richard Peter Cashman

A memorial service for Richard (Cash) Peter Cashman will be held on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010 at St. Odilia's Catholic Church. The service will begin at 11:00 a.m. with visitation from 10:00-11:00 at the church and a luncheon following the service. St. Odilia's is located at 3495 N. Victoria St., Shoreview, MN 55126. Dick passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2010 at Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury, MN. Dick was born on January 23, 1941 in Winona, MN, the son of Raymond and Iona (Kirch) Cashman. He grew up in southern Minnesota, graduating from Albert Lea High School 1958. He then enlisted in the United States Air Force and served in Little Rock, AK and Korea. After discharge from the Air Force, Dick worked for Streater Store Fixtures in Albert Lea as their pricing supervisor, where he retired from in 1999. Richard was united in marriage to Diane Julia Brewer on June 6, 1970 at St. Theodore's Catholic Church. The couple were members of St. Theodore's community for 40 years, until their recent move to 6050 Lake Road #320, Woodbury, MN 55125. Dick was an avid bowler for many years, starting in his teens, continuing through his years in the service and as a league bowler in Albert Lea. Some of his bowling achievements included becoming both a doubles and team champion at the 1960 and 1961 World-Wide U.S. Air Force Bowling Tournament at Montgomery, AL, being named the Albert Lea Men's Bowling Association's Bowler of the Year for ten consecutive years, and receiving at least eight 700 Awards over the years. In 1982 he was inducted into the Albert Lea Bowling Association's Hall of Fame. He also enjoyed fishing and hunting and for many years played slowpitch softball on the Elbow Room and Harold's Bar teams. In their retirement, Dick and Diane enjoyed traveling to Alaska, Hawaii, and the Caribbean. They also achieved their goal of visiting every casino in the state of Minnesota. They also enjoyed family trips to Disney World and San Diego. In recent years, Dick delighted in spending time with his daughters and granddaughter. Richard was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include wife Diane Cashman, Woodbury, daughters Julia Erickson, St. Paul, Beth Cashman, St. Paul, granddaughter Ella Erickson, St. Paul, sister Patricia Johannsen, Albert Lea, uncle Father James Cashman, OSC, Onamia, brother-in-law Paul Brewer (Geri), Plymouth and nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by all. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to the St. Odilia School Endowment Fund.

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Richard Peter Cashman

January 23, 1941 - August 28, 2010

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Richard Peter Cashman

January 23, 1941 - August 28, 2010

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