Richard "Dick" Luther Amundson

Dick Amundson, 73, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2026, at home. His Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 1, at St. Michael's Lutheran Church in Bloomington, MN. Visitation will begin at 1:00. Richard "Dick" Luther Amundson was born on May 8, 1952, in Staples, MN, to Rev. James and Clare Amundson. He spent his childhood in Brooklyn, NY, and his teenage years in Wales, WI. He earned a B.A. in Psychology at Luther College in Decorah, IA. On May 17, 1975, Dick married Londa Joyce Olson. They spent the first year of marriage traveling with four others in a musical group called New Vision. They shared the gospel and encouragement with people across the United States, Papua New Guinea, and New Zealand. After the tour, Dick and Londa settled in Minneapolis, MN. In 1979, Dick founded TENTMAKERS with the vision of developing and equipping youth leaders for churches to impact future generations for Christ. Under Dick's leadership, TENTMAKERS developed a life-changing training course to empower youth leaders for ministry. In 1989, TENTMAKERS founded Wilderness North, a rustic camp north of Two Harbors, MN. The camp provides wilderness retreat experiences to support the training. Subsequently, the courses and camp have been developed for church staff, parents, teachers and leaders. Since its founding, thousands of people have participated in TENTMAKERS training and thousands more have felt the impact in churches, communities, and families around the world. Through ministry and personal relationships, Dick worked tirelessly to strengthen and motivate others. He took great joy in connecting with people, fostering bold dreams, encouraging others in their faith, and celebrating goals once achieved. He studied, traveled, sailed, and enjoyed the great outdoors whenever possible. Dick is survived by his wife; two older sisters (Janet and Patricia) and one younger brother (Steven); four children (Keilah, Barak, Titus, & Caleb), their spouses, and five grandchildren (Keilah & Scott, Jada; Barak & Karen, Avery and Asher; Titus & Mari, Freya and Finn; Caleb & Rafaela). He joins a great cloud of witnesses in heaven, including his parents and older brother David. In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family requests that memorials be sent to TENTMAKERS: https://www.tentm.org/give-1 Washburn-McReavy Eden Prairie Chapel 952-975-0400

Richard "Dick" Luther Amundson

May 8, 1952 - April 22, 2026

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