O. "Curt" Risvold

Risvold, O. Curtis "Curt" WØHYY Curt was reunited with the love of his life, Beth, on June 18, 2007 at the age of 86. He died peacefully surrounded by all 10 of his children. Also preceded in death by parents, O.E. and Marie; brother, Howard; and grandparents, Osmund and Sophia. Survived by his brother, Floyd (Sophie); his children, Nancy Grimes (Tim), Ron (Sandy), Sue Gudden (Ben), Mary Luikens, Rita Johnson (Bruce), Steve (Char), Rick (Cathy), Dave (Sue), Annie Ritchie, and Mike (Robin); 22 grandchildren, Annette, Dave, Donna, Laura, Mike, Chris, Dana, Bob, Angie, Christie, Joe, Adam, Matt, Anne, John, Dan, Bobbie, Danny, Andy, Alyssa, Katy, and adopted grandson, Ryan; 11 great grandchildren, Rochelle, Crystal, Kara, Ashley, Logan, Olivia, Grace, Elizabeth, Andrew, Jayden, Kyran and his beloved dog, Buddy. He served in the US Coast Guard in WWII as an Aviation Radioman 1st Class with the mission of rescuing pilots shot down at sea. This increased his passion as an amateur radio operator. He had the unique ability to instantly become a friend to those he met on the radio bands and in person. When traveling overseas, he was greeted by radio operators that he had met on the airwaves and was treated as a brother. He always looked forward to extending the same courtesy when others visited his home. He and his brothers expanded their father's infant products business. They built O.E. Risvold & Sons into the largest infant product distributor in the country before selling the company in the 1980s. His passion in business was sales, a craft that he truly enjoyed and passed on to many of his children. He loved spending time at "the lake,'' where he built a log cabin on an island near Bigfork. Curt was a huge sports fan, attending his first Gopher football game in 1934 at age 14, a year they won the National Championship. He was a season ticket holder and Goal Line Club member. He even helped recruit current offensive lineman Ryan Ruckdashel, whom he called his adopted grandson. Faith and family were the center of Curt and Beth's daily life. They were active members at St. Patrick's Church in Edina. He attended Mass everyday and showed great character, compassion, integrity and generosity. He made a difference in every life he touched. Curt suffered a stroke in 2004 that left him unable to walk or drive a car. That didn't slow him down. With the help of family, and especially his daughter Mary, he was able to live at home. With his new van, he was able to continue to enjoy life, going to family events, lunches, and football games. He was an inspiration to many at Courage Center, developing a special relationship with his therapists, Stacey, Carmel, Heather, Mary, and Heidi. The family is thankful to all the loving medical professionals and caregivers, especially Dr. Chuck Meyer, Jan, Carmen, Dana, Lyle, Kathleen and Cindy. Visitation Thursday 5:00-7:00 PM, with prayer service 7:00 PM at Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel, West 50th St. & Hwy. 100, Edina. Funeral Mass Friday 10:00 AM at St. Patricks' Church, 6820 St. Patrick's Lane, Edina, with visitation one hour prior. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Courage Center. Dad, your legacy lives in the example you have set for your family. It's now our job to carry that on. We can only imagine the reunion with Mom in Heaven. Our angels are together again! Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel 952-920-3996

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O. "Curt" Risvold

June 21, 2007

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O. "Curt" Risvold

June 21, 2007

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