Dick A. Hufford
Dick Hufford, age 88 of Morris, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at the Courage Cottage in Morris, MN.
Visitation for Dick Hufford will be held Wednesday, October 30, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris, MN.
Visitation will continue from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, rural Morris, MN.
Funeral services for Dickie “Dick” Hufford will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, rural Morris, MN, with Reverend Mike Hanson officiating.
Dickie Allen Hufford, son of George and Mae (Sloneker) Hufford, was born on August 18, 1936 in Framnes Township in Stevens County, Minnesota. Dick grew up on the family farm in Morris Township and later graduated from Morris High School in 1954. Following his educations, he worked for Western Electric from November, 1956 thru March, 1959. In March, 1959, Dick enlisted in the United States Army National Guard, serving in the active reserves for six years, being honorably discharged in February, 1965. On July 1, 1961, Dick was united in marriage to his farming partner, Myrna Miller. To this union three sons were born, Jeff, Kirby and John. The couple farmed, raised grain, black angus cattle and hogs for the next 50 plus years.
Dick was active in establishing the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on the land it sits on today. He also served on various boards: Morris Township Treasure for over 25 years; chairmen of the West Central Cattlemen Association; president of the 9-F Sportsmen Club; several church boards and the Morris Area School Board. Dick and Myrna enjoyed taking trips to Arizona to visit John and his girls and also bus trips all over the United States, including Hawaii in 2014 with friends.
Dick loved his wife, Myrna, his Lord and his boys. He enjoyed farming, red IHC tractors, black angus cattle, hogs, ford trucks, dogs, hunting, ice fishing and prime rib. He especially enjoyed his time with his grandkids and great-grandkids.
He is survived by his wife: Myrna Hufford of Morris, MN; three sons: Jeff Hufford of Morris, MN, Kirby (Julie) Hufford of Morris, MN, and John (Brenda) Hufford of Wichita, Kansas; seven grandchildren: Mitchell (Katie) Hufford of Morris, MN, Brianna Hufford of Scottsdale, AZ, Heather Hufford of Scottsdale, AZ, Brooke Hufford of Phoenix, AZ, Taylor (Amanda) Hufford of Morris, MN, Makenna Hufford (Fiancé, Jake Swalla) of Morris, MN, and Emma Friesen of Morris, MN; three great-grandchildren: Easton Hufford, Carson Hufford, and Brooks Hufford; one brother: Jim (Peggy) Hufford of Maple Grove, MN; and brother-in-law: Pete (Kitty) Haug of Fargo, ND.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one infant grandchild, Jordan Hufford.
In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorials to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, the Courage Cottage or donor’s choice.
Arrangements are with Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris, MN.
