Richard B. Bjorkman was born on October 31, 1934 in Austin, MN, the son of Clifford and Margaret (Brown) Bjorkman. He was confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church and attended school in Thief River Falls, graduating from Lincoln High School in 1952. While in High School Dick enjoyed football, basketball, track, and choir. He attended the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks for one year in 1956, and attended and graduated from Hamline College, where he received a Business Degree. Richard worked for Sears and Robuck in Minneapolis then joined his father in business at Bjorkmans Clothing in Thief River Falls in 1962. He eventually took over the business from his dad and ran it until 1998.

Richard was united in marriage to Marsha Card in 1955 in Moorhead, MN.

Richard enjoyed spending time at their lake cabin at Ottertail Lake, near Fergus Falls. He enjoyed community activities and being with his friends and family.

He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Jaycees, Elks and was inducted into the Prowler Hall of Fame.

Richard is survived by his wife, Marsha; children: Kelly (Allen) Barkve of Shorview, MN, and Tom (Lynn) Bjorkman of Eden Prairie, MN; five grandchildren: Marit and Nick Barkve, and Jenna, Anders, and Kai Bjorkman; sister, Carol Jean (Darrell) Linthacum of San Jose, CA; niece and nephew, Ann and Jon of San Jose, CA; and many cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and infant brothers.

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Memorials Suggested to:
Ralph Engelstad Arena, Box 87, Thief River Falls, MN
TRF Education Foundation, 230 LaBree Ave. S., Thief River Falls, MN
Lincoln High School Auditorium Seating, ISD 564, 230 LaBree Ave., Thief River Falls, MN