Richard O'Brien

Richard T. O'Brien, age 37, a resident of Stacy, Minnesota died March 26, 2010. Richard was born on July 28, 1972 in Forest Lake, Minnesota to William and Nora (Staples) O'Brien. Richard worked for over 10 years as a Water Proofing Expert in Lino Lakes, Minnesota. He was the kind of handyman that "could do anything." His dad thought he could do anything as well and always said Richard was as "strong as an ox." He enjoyed spending time with his son and going fishing. Richard was preceded in death by his mother, Nora. He is survived by his father, William O'Brien, Sr., his son Timmy O'Brien, his girlfriend Jodi Ecklund and her son, Brandon; his siblings Annette (Tim) Harer, Bill O'Brien, Jr., Al O'Brien, John O'Brien, Owen O'Brien and Irvin O'Brien; along with other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at the Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor Dave Keippela officiating. Interment followed at the Danbury Cemetery. Casketbearers were Bill O'Brien, Al O'Brien, John O'Brien, Owen O'Brien, Irvin O'Brien, Jake Harer and honorary casketbearer Timmy O'Brien. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.