Richard (Dick) C. Falor
Passed: April 09, 2021
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Richard (Dick) C. Falor
Passed: April 09, 2021
Obituary
Richard (Dick) C. Falor, 81, of Maple Grove, Minnesota and Goodyear, Arizona, died on April 9, 2021. He was born on September 17, 1939, to Claude Falor and Sylvia Bayer in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Dick graduated from Washington High School in Sioux Falls, then obtained his bachelor’s degree from Augustana College and a master’s degree from St. Cloud State University. He also served honorably in the United States Air Force from 1963 to 1967, reaching the rank of Captain.
He was a teacher in Minneapolis Public Schools and later worked at Honeywell/Alliant Tech Systems. Dick was a storyteller extraordinaire – he loved to talk to others! – and enjoyed reading and teaching others about history.
In retirement, Dick enjoyed splitting his time between Minnesota and Arizona. Dick liked hiking, biking, golfing, playing bocce, and teaching courses in the Pebble Creek Lifelong Learning Program.
He is survived by his wife, Lucy Falor, daughter Allison (Steve) Larson, and son Michael (Annette) Falor. Dick is also survived by his brother, Jim (Jan) Falor, and three grandchildren: Zachary Fitzgerald, Sam Larson, and Paige Falor. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
A celebration of life gathering is being planned for the fall.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be sent to the Mayo Clinic or the American Heart Association in honor of Dick.
13 responses to Richard (Dick) C. Falor
Myndi Fitzgerald says:
April 16, 2021
Dick has been a special part of our family for 28 years and has always made Zachary feel special and loved very much. We will miss him and his gift of storytelling. Sending prayers and love to you Lucy. ❤️
Susan Chilcote-Kmetz says:
April 16, 2021
Lucy and Family,
We will miss Dick and all of his life gifts. He lived an amazing life, and touched the lives and hearts of so many. I loved that it only took an email to ask a question about American History when visiting historical sites. Blessings.
James Rasmussen says:
April 20, 2021
Loved to converse with Mr. Falor (an honorable title he held as an insufferable So Dak which we shared). He was always there to share his enormous wisdom and resolve to educate everyone to love all regardless of our race, color or religious beliefs. He was opinionated but wished the best in his fellow man. Please Rest In Peace Dick knowing you tought from your heart and convictions.
Mary Weinand says:
April 20, 2021
We were. Neighbors to Dick and Lucy for over 35 years. I have touching memories of Dick coming home from work and playing with a child from my day care who had special needs. Dick played kick ball with him so often in the spring and summer. Dick and Lucy were so supportive of me when I became a teacher. I miss you Dick! Thanks for your love, kindness, friendship, humor, and so much more!
Mark Shireman says:
April 20, 2021
My fondest memories of Dick are my visits with him, Mike Petkovich, Duane “Mac” McGee, and the union trainer, Mike, at the Skills Development Center in Hopkins. Soldering training was only an excuse to stop by and learn from the Master Teacher! We reveled in his stories about life and history. Those times at Honeywell and the torpedo factory were the highlight of my career!