Leone Richard
September 28, 1926 ~ March 28, 2017
Leone M. Richard, 90, rural Fargo, ND died Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at Essentia Health, Fargo.
She was born September 28, 1926 to Ovila and Lucinda (Sauvageau) Rheault. She grew up on the family farm and attended St. Joseph School at St. Benedict in Wild Rice, ND. She married Anthony (Tony) Richard on November 6, 1945 at St. Benedict’s Church, Wild Rice, ND. They farmed in rural Fargo where they lived for 72 years. Tony died in August of 2007. She was very active in the Horace Senior Citizens. Leone loved gardening, quilting, playing bingo and cards. She also enjoyed an occasional trip to the casino. She was very devoted to her church and attended mass every morning she could. Having her family around was very precious to her.
She is survived by her sons, Gerald, Claude (Rita), daughters, Donna (David) Carlson, Fargo, ND, Frances (James) Zimmerman, Leonard, ND, Lucy (Jon) Sabo, Rochert, MN, foster son, Gale Bruce, Fargo, ND, a brother Florent, Portland, OR, sisters, Hazel Cossette, Ella Richard, West Fargo and Pamela Blotsky, Fargo, ND.
Grandchildren, Christen (Geir) Eide, Jason, Benjamin (Emily), and Zoe Richard, Jon (Kelly) Carlson, Tory, Tyler (Heidi) Zimmerman, Sheri (Steve) Zimmerman-Godfrey, Jamie (Dovett) Richard, Ryan (Jessica) Richard, Lesley (Dave) McNeil, Jasmine (Brian) Engebretson, Ashley (Joseph) Nedrebo, Justin Carlson, Stefanie and Brendon, Tifaney, Kaelani, McKaeli Bruce. Great-grandchildren, Sophie, Reese Richard, Iselin Eide, Leah and Joshua Carlson, Ashton and Eli Jorgens, Kelci Nelson, Rya Zimmerman, Ella and Nora Godfrey, Zackery, Tryniti, Malakye, Qwynci, Evan, Brody, Cole, Kaylee Richard, Olivia and Addison McNeil, Kali and Abby Engebretson, Gabriel, Coraline and Maddlynn Nebrebo.
She is preceded in death by her husband, son Kevin, brothers, Roger, Andrew, Cleo Rheault, sisters, Theresa Thorson, Eileen Laney, grandson and granddaughter, Jeff and Amy Carlson, son-in-law, Dave Carlson, daughter-in-law Vickie Richard.
To all of the Richard family
I am so sorry for your loss.Leone was a wonderful lady who raised one of the nicest families I have ever had the pleasure of knowing! The last time I had a conversation with her was at Leah’s graduation. She was a pleasure to visit with. In your time of grief think of all the wonderful things that she did for everyone and all of her years. God bless you all
Sorry for your loss.
To all the family. We are so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a special lady. Our prayers go up for all.
My parents always spoke so highly about your mother, she will be missed.
Sorry for your loss. She was a great lady. Your family were great neighbors on the farm & your mom and dad good friends to my mom & dad who were George & Marie Sauvageau. Enjoyed my short visits with her when I went to St. Benedict’s church functions. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
I am so terribly sorry for the loss of your Mom. She was the nicest lady, always so friendly. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sincerely, Jane Woods
To the family of Leone. Thinking of you all as you say good bye to your Mom. May all the great memories carry you through this difficult time. Jeanie and Dean Guida ( friends of Fran and Jim). Buffalo Minnesota
My thoughts and prayers go out to Leone’s family since her passing. I just visited with her on the telephone about a month ago after Eileen had passed. I am so sorry for your loss. I loved spending time with her at the Senior meetings, church dinners and bingo. Through the years I met some of the family.
Even though I moved to Colorado about 2 1/2 years ago, I still read the Fargo Forum each morning and try to stay up to speed on the news there.
She will be greatly missed by everyone that knew her. God bless your family.
To all the Richard family,
I am so sorry for the lose of your Mother, Leonie. She was a pleasure to visit with. She did many
good things during her life. Busy lady and helpful to many. God bless you all.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, as we read the obituary and view the pictures, She had a very good long life. We do not return for another week and regret missing the wake and funeral, God bless you all.
Love, Joyce and Jim Lepine
So sorry for your loss of Leone. I enjoyed playing cards with her at Seniors. Such a lovely lady to visit with. God bless her memory.
We were so sorry to hear of your mother’s death and send our sympathy. We especially have many pleasant memories of visiting with Leone at the Hickson Seniors. Leone was a kind, generous and thoughtful woman who will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Let the memories live on.
Donna and family:
I am so sorry to hear about Leone’s passing. She was a wonderful lady and will be missed by many. Although I haven’t seen Leone for quite a number of years, when I saw the tribute video I remembered that smile of hers and how infectious it was! My condolences to all of you..
Sorry to hear of your loss. thoughts and prayers with you.