Richard Dale Sorheim, age 85, of Buffalo, MN, went home to be with the Lord Jesus on October 21, 2019.  Richard was born December 22, 1933, to Harry Oliver and Anne Marie Sorheim in Howard, SD.  The family lived in Argonne, SD, and later moved to Howard, where Richard graduated from Howard High School in 1951.  After several years of working on a local farm, Richard entered the military and was stationed in Germany.  Upon his return, he married Dorothy Lorraine Formanek, whom he had met three years prior. Richard and Dorothy had four children: Lori, Daniel, Paul, and Julie.

After attending evening classes at a business college and working for Oscar Roberts, a cement block manufacturing company in Brooklyn Park, MN, Richard purchased Buffalo Block in 1965, and moved the family to Buffalo, MN, in 1968. The business grew, and in 1972 a new facility was built.

Richard invested his time and abilities in developing the Buffalo community, serving on various boards and committees, among them Rotary Club and Functional Industries. Along with other various business ventures and investments, he was instrumental in the construction of a new building in downtown Buffalo to house Buffalo Hardware, Living Water Book & Bible, and State Farm Insurance.  He was also involved in bringing the health club to Buffalo along with other investors, served as president of the Minnesota Concrete Masonry Association, and actively served in leadership and volunteer positions at his church.

After selling Buffalo Block, Inc., Richard initially became a realtor for Vacation Properties Network in Annandale MN, but then purchased Concrete Masonry, Inc. in Medford & Faribault, MN, and RW Concrete in Shakopee.

In retirement, Richard enjoyed spending time with Dorothy at their lake cabin near Annandale, visiting with friends, cheering on the Vikings, and taking winter trips to Arizona.  Richard and Dorothy shared 60 years of marriage together before Dorothy’s death in August, 2017.

Richard was noted for his generosity and had a passion for helping others in need. He also actively endeavored to share the good news of God’s gift of salvation with those the Lord brought into his life.

He is survived by his children, Lori Ann Hotek (Dan), Daniel Richard (LeeAnn), Paul Andrew (Cricha), and Julie Lynn Fuerst (Toby); his 17 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and his brother, Dennis Sorheim, of Waterville, MN.

Memorial contributions may be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association or Quiet Oaks Hospice in St. Cloud.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at 11:00 AM, with visitation beginning at 9:30 AM, at Hosanna Lutheran Church, 1705 Hwy 25 N, Buffalo MN. Burial to follow at Swedish Mission Cemetery in Buffalo, MN.

Serving the family is The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo, MN. 763-682-1363. www.thepetersonchapel.com.