Age 87
Passed away peacefully on November 4, 2023. Preceded in death by loving wife, Dodee; parents, Richard and Dolly Carley. Survived by daughters, Debra (Jim) Cascalenda and Darcy (Steve) Sarantos; grandchildren, Christopher, Jay, Jessica, David, Anthony, Nicholas, Alexandra, and Michael; along with many great-grandchildren who he adored; brother, John “Jack”; sister, Geraldine “Gerre” Carley. Dick was born in St. Paul, was a Vietnam War Veteran and served as a surgeon aboard the USS Sanctuary. He was a well-respected ENT surgeon for decades and served as chief of staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Dick was an accomplished musician and amazingly talented artist. His hobbies and interests were endless but to list a few favorites: golfing with Dodee, entertaining friends, restoring classic cars and spending time with family. Dick touched the lives and hearts of so many and will be dearly missed. Thank you to Timber Hills Arbor staff and Optage Hospice for your loving care of “Doc”. Funeral Service 10:30 am Monday, November 27th, at Augustana Lutheran Church, 1400 So. Robert St.,West St. Paul, with visitation at 9:30 prior to the service. Memorials preferred to Children’s Minnesota Hospital of Saint Paul. give.childrensmn.org.