*Richard Lee Fredrickson, 82, of Red Wing, Minn., passed away Sept. 3, 2014. He was born Nov. 8, 1931 in Minneapolis to Oscar and Marie Dahlen Fredrickson. Richard was a 1950 graduate of Marshall High School in Minneapolis. He joined the Navy in 1951 and served his country for nearly four years. He attended St. Olaf College, where he earned his undergraduate degree in physics. While there, he met and married classmate Martha “Marcy” Maki ’57. The two had four children: Jeanne Gallaher, David Fredrickson, Douglas Fredrickson, and Barbara Fredrickson. He received his masters from Temple University in Pennsylvania. Most of his 30+ years of teaching were in the Robbinsdale school district #281, more than 20 of which were at Cooper Senior High, teaching physics and astronomy. He was preceded in death by his parents; his four siblings and their spouses; a son, Douglas; a niece; and second wife, Sydney. At the time of his passing, he was survived by three children, Jeanne, David, and Barbara and their families, and he had seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The family would like to give thanks to the staff at the following organizations, who gave such wonderful care to Richard and his family: Visiting Angels, Red Wing; Millstream Commons in Northfield, Minn.; Deer Crest in Red Wing; Mayo Hospice, Red Wing. Instead of flowers, the family requests donations of your time at elderly residences near you, simply sharing your time, smiles, listening ears, and loving touch.