"The staff of the American Cancer Fund® at www.AmericanCancerFund.org is sorry to hear of Richard's passing. We have received a memorial donation in his name and our sincere condolences go out to his family. "
In loving memory of
Richard Kostelecky
April 3, 1934 - April 6, 2014
Richard Kostelecky, 80, of Ames, IA, died on April 6, 2014 in his home. There will be no funeral or memorial service. Richard was born on April 3, 1934 to Hattie (Kralicek) and Anton Kostelecky in Dickinson, ND. He graduated from Model High School in 1952 in Dickinson, ND and studied accounting at Dickinson State University from 1952-1954, then known as Dickinson State College. Richard was married to Marjean Louise Tjaden on August 29, 1954. Richard worked as an accounting manager for Montana Dakota Utilities for 39 years and retired in Bismarck, North Dakota. Richard was an accomplished musician and played the tenor sax and clarinet in dance bands that toured the upper Midwest during the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. He also enjoyed a round of golf and catching the occasional Walleye at his favorite fishing spot. He is survived by his sons Sheldon of Lexington, MA and Kyle (Michele) of Ames, IA, and grandchildren Samantha Wilson of Pinedale, WY, AC Wilson of Knoxville, TN, Stephan (Jenn) of Alexander, AR, and Gracen Kostelecky of Chicago, IL, and his sister Rogette Kostelecky of Dickinson, ND and other family and friends. Richard is preceded in death by his wife Marjean, daughter Karyn (Alan) Wilson, and sister Virginia (Ray) Brydl. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to The American Cancer Society, PO Box 7262, Hillsborough, NJ 08844, (908) 431-9800 (https://americancancerfund.org). The Kostelecky family wishes to thank Dr. Brenda Burrough, MD and The Waterford at Ames for their tireless assistance and support. Online condolences may be directed to www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com
Tributes
"Dick and Marjean were good neighbors and friends here in Bismarck, we had a fun condo group. Dick was always willing to help out anyone in the association with little problems and he even offered to help me do some landscaping one of the first years I lived in my unit. We had some great fish fry's in the neighborhood and Dick loved deep fried walleye as did Marjean. Thoughts and prayers to his sons, son-in-law and families. Glad that he was able to be close to family the last years. God bless. "
"Our very sincere condolences to Richard's loved ones. We have many wonderful memories of Dick for his excellent music while a member of our band for many years. He was an accomplished sax and clarinet player, in "The Tony Weber Orchestra" of Dickinson, ND. We look forward to being with him again someday beyond. We will never forget him."