in 1998 as Vice President of Gas Operations in Dubuque. They moved to Ely, Minnesota, a place dear to Ray's heart, then moved back to Iowa in 2013. Ray loved his family foremost, the woods of Northern Minnesota, fishing, and was a life-long devoted Chicago Cubs fan. He was preceded in death by his parents; several aunts and uncles including Al, Martha, and Violet; and dogs, Denver and Bailey. To read the full obituary, please click here: http://www.stewartbaxter.com/obituaries/Ray-Richards?obId=3822658#/celebrationWall