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“I worked with Rick when he resided at HSI as did my mom. He was and always will be our favorite guy from the house. I am so sorry for your loss may...Read More »
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1 of 8 | Posted by: Shanell Walters - Fargo
“Ricky changed my views on mental illness, he showed me that there is more to a person then a Diagnosis. We had many laughs together and a lot of...Read More »
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2 of 8 | Posted by: Carrol Andersen Villa Maria Fargo
“I would like to send our condolences at this time of great loss in your family. Although we have not seen each other in years the memories of...Read More »
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3 of 8 | Posted by: Karla (Syverson) Poisson - MO
“Rest in Peace Ricky, we will miss you, God Bless. Ellie so sorry for your loss,
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4 of 8 | Posted by: Peggy Schlauch - Fargo, ND
“I miss you so much Rick. Rest in peace. I love you. Your big sister, Teresa
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5 of 8 | Posted by: Teresa - Horace, ND
“I miss you so much Rick. Rest in peace. Your big sister, Teresa
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6 of 8 | Posted by: Teresa Mogard - Horace, ND
“Love you baby brother.
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7 of 8 | Posted by: Jane Aubol - Mhd, MN
“I am so sorry for your loss and all that a mother and her loved ones endure. Take care.
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8 of 8 | Posted by: Louanne Fronning East Battle Lake
Richard Brewster, 45, long-time resident of Fargo, ND, died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011, at the Jamestown Hospital, Jamestown, ND. He was born on New Years’ Eve, 1965, in Augsburg, Germany. Rick spent his early childhood in Germany and attended kindergarten in Heidelberg, Germany. He spoke the German language from early childhood on. In 1975, the family settled in Moorhead, MN, where Rick graduated from Moorhead Senior High School in 1984. He was employed at Premier Technology in West Fargo, ND, assembling intricate Pin Ball machines and was awarded the “Employee of the Month” and “Employee of the Year” awards. At 18, he was diagnosed with Paranoid Schizophrenia and from then on moved from one care facility to another. He lived the last three years at the Villa Maria Nursing Home in Fargo, ND. Rick liked bowling, fishing, and his favorite past time was watching the Vikings on TV. He liked family outings, and his favorite food was pizza. He enjoyed celebrating Valentine’s Day and his birthday. Rick always had a good sense of humor and maintained a positive nature during his many years of illness. He is survived by his mother Elly Brewster and her life partner, Rodney Christianson, of Elbow Lake; sisters Teresa Mogard of Horace, ND, and Jane Aubol of Moorhead, MN, and his half-sister Lynn Catherine of Dilworth, MN. He will also be missed by his Aunt Irma and Uncle Rudi Reitmeir, and his cousins Harald and Juergen, all in Germany, as well as his many nieces and nephews, and his friend and brother-in-law to be Mark Nelson. Rick was preceded in death by his half-brother Randy Brewster. Memorial service: 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 12, 2011, at the Erickson-Smith Funeral Home in Elbow Lake Clergy: Rev. Bob Toso Family will greet friends at the Funeral Home one hour prior to the service.
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