July 11, 1938 - August 2, 2013
Richard "Dick" E. Starleaf, CPA, age 75, of Richfield, passed away August 2, 2013. After graduating from the University of North Dakota he moved to Minneapolis and became an auditor. A few years later he became an accountant for Pillsbury. Later on, he started his own accounting practice where he worked until retirement in 2003. Dick was a past-president MAPA (Minnesota Association of Public Accountants).
Survived by wife, Mary Alice; daughters, Wendy Marie (Wallace Cary) Hayenga and Brenda May (David Thomas) Madsen; grandsons, Wallace Taylor and Richard Dylan Hayenga; sisters, Lois (Derris) Stafslien and Ida Mae (Gordon) Smith, and other relatives and friends.
Preceded in death by parents, Ellis Herman and Agnes Beatrice Starleaf; brother, Robert (Joanne) ; and several nieces and a nephew.
A Memory…..
The first time I met Dick het was tracking my high school buddy ( Brenda ) down. I don’t know how he found us walking home from the football game that night. We were out playing around a little too late that night. He must have combed EVERY street of Richfield in search of his dear daughter. I just remember being in utter awe when he pulled up to Brenda.
I grew up many years hanging around the Starleaf household. He really got involved with the happenings and the choices his daughters were making.
…….He was a great example of a strong, loving and caring father.
We will miss you dearly Dick but it somehow brings a smile of comfort knowing you will still be looking over the affairs of your wonderful family from high heavenly ground.
Love, Blessings & Prayers to the Starleafs
Julie
Mr Starleaf , was a very nice man and boss, my X hubsand and worked for him when he own 2 apt complexes.. we did work for him and enjoyed his friendy matter, God Bless this Man, Good Soul RIP Dick from Christine Kelley/Reynolds