Carlson, Richard Louis "Dick" Of Maple Grove passed away at the age of 77 on October 10, 2017. Survived by his wife, Judie and children Denise (Tim) Carey, Diane (Michael) Aadland, and Daniel (Kristin) Carlson; step-children Rene' Maas and Rochelle Bayers; 11 grandchildren and 2 great grandsons. Dick was born in Deerwood, MN; graduated from Crosby HS and earned an accounting degree from Mankato State. He worked at Pillsbury early in his career and later formed his own business to develop software for small companies. Dick elected to donate his body to the UofM Anatomy Bequest Program. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.