Dr. Rottschafer

Dr. Richard D. Rottschafer, 68, of Merrifield, MN died at his home on Friday, January 10, 2014. Services for Richard will be held on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at Lutheran Church of the Cross in Nisswa, MN at 11:00AM with visitation on Monday, January 13, 2014 at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN from 5:00-7:00PM.

Richard was born on November 26, 1945 in Grand Rapids, MI to Richard and Jennette(Batts) Rottschafer. He graduated from high school in Grand Rapids, MN and Calvin College also in Grand Rapids, MI. Richard received his masters in micro biology from the University of North Dakota. He spent his first 2 years of medical school at the University of North Dakota and then moved to Southern Illinois University in Springfield, IL. He did 2 years of his residency at Ramsey in St. Paul, MN and then 2 years at Miller Hospital. Richard worked for the St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd, MN for 20 years. Richard was also the coroner for Crow Wing, Aitkin, Cass, and Wadena Counties. He married Deborah Sagsveen on December 22, 1971 in Landford, ND. Richard enjoyed being outdoors, bowling, and working on his yard. He also liked to garden, fish, and go camping. Richard enjoyed spending time in his green house.

Richard is survived by his wife, Deborah; children, Jeffrey, Laura (Mark) Ehlen, and Joshua; and sister, Mary Beth Van Singel. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN.