Richard Filipi
December 1, 1949 ~ March 6, 2025
Born in:
Dickson, North Dakota
Resided in:
Fargo, North Dakota
RICHARD FILIPI
Richard Filipi was born in Dickinson, ND on December 1, 1949 to Ludwig and
Tillie (Jilek) Filipi. He passed away on March 6th 2025 at the age of 75 years.
The family lived on a farm just northwest of Dickinson. Childhood was difficult.
One boy versus five sisters. Richard attended school at Dickinson Catholic
schools and Dickinson State College. In 1969 he joined the Navy. Basic training
was in San Diego. The remainder of the four years was spent in Washington DC at
the Defense Nuclear Agency doing secret stuff.
After being discharged he returned to Dickinson. Most of his life was spent
selling auto parts. Thirty four years of it at Sax Motor Co. He apologizes for any
wrong parts you may have received. Richard lived a simple life. No wife, no
children and not a single day in prison. After retirement he moved to Fargo ND.
Rather than spending eternity in a box, in a vault buried in a hole in the ground,
Richard chose to be cremated. He believed spending eternity on the prairie was a
better choice. Who knows what new life might be nurtured by those ashes.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Jeanette (Jan) Renken, and
nephews Todd Davis and Anthony Luptak, many Aunts, Uncles and relatives.
He is survived by his sisters Joan Longshore, Galena Ohio, Geralyn (Curtis)
Kauffman, Peyton CO, Gaylene Montez, Quemado, NM, and Pamela (Dan)
Peterson, Horace ND
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Sorry to hear this Pam. He was a pretty special brother to you. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Hi, Richard was my great uncle. I remember him in Dickinson being light hearted and so easy to talk to. May he rest in peace. God bless!
Life is just too short, no matter the years, leaving only memories. May the countless, fine memories of your beloved brother, Richard, forever warm your hearts and bring smiles to your faces. May it comfort you to know that death was never God’s plan, (Gen.1:28; Rom.5:12; Rev.21:4) and loved ones will be resurrected (Acts 24:15) with the hope of life forever on a paradise earth, (Ps.37:11,29) as God intended. Until then, a fine person rests in God’s loving care.
Wishing your family comfort, healing, and peace during this difficult time.
Sorry to hear of Rich’s passing. I worked with him at Sax Motor for years. He was a great guy. I sure missed him after he retired. May he rest in peace.
Thinking of your family during this difficult time. We appreciate all the years he helped our customers at Sax Motor Co.!
My thoughts and prayers are with Rich’s family! I worked with Rich for 7 or 8 years at Sax Motor before he retired. He was fun to work with, I learned a lot about the parts department from him!! May rest in peace!!