Thomas, Richard J. age 83, of Richfield, MN. Died peacefully on Friday, August 26, 2016. Born 8/7/1933 to Falconer Thomas and Helen B. Coon. Preceded in death by parents and wife Patricia Boe Thomas. Dick always said he was the luckiest man in the world to have two women love him. He is survived by wife Geraldine Mooers and children Cynthia (Gregory) Sherar, Suellen (Jan Berry) Thomas, Brian (Diane) Thomas, and Barbara (Rick Hotchner) Thomas; step-children Ellen (Jim) Rang Schnur and David Rang; grandchildren Sarah, Theresa, and Laura Sherar, Amanda and Trevor Thomas, Beth and Jasper Woolley, Rebecca, Benjamin, and Abigail Hotchner, Jake and Mike Schnur; sisters Pat Steffer and Sarah (Orlando) Reyes-Cairo, and many nieces and nephews. He worked in theater, sales, and as a cook for HCMC. He loved his church, the outdoors, and particularly travel. He will be deeply missed. Memorial service Tuesday, 11 AM, visitation one hour prior at St. Nicholas Episcopal Church, 7227 Penn Ave S. in Richfield, MN. Memorials may be sent to St. Nicholas Church or University of MN Theatre Dept. Private interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Washburn-McReavy.com Edina Chapel 952-920-3996