Read, Richard C. "Dick" age 62, of Lino Lakes -1977 grad of Irondale High School and former Delta Airlines pilot, took flight into divine life on December 23, 2021, at home amid his loving family and friends. A wonderfully bright light on this Earth went out that day, but now shines its warmth and beauty from heaven. Dick loved life and people, and they both loved him back. He radiated exceptional friendliness and a helpful hand to all he encountered - whether to total strangers or his family and friends, and was remembered as much by his kindness to others as by his size and stature. Dick loved anything motorized and was happiest when driving the roads, snowmobiling the trails, jet-skiing the waves, or flying among the clouds. He was also known for his calm demeanor and easy manner - unless driving behind slow or distracted drivers! He is surely missed by all who knew and loved him, including his father Richard (Joanne) Read, mother Sandra Burrill, siblings Renee (Rob) Stafford, Mike (Karen) Read, Suzanne (Jim) Schilling; and several nieces, nephews and step-siblings. A Celebration of Life will be held April 16, 2022 from 2:00-6:00 p.m. at the Sgt. John Rice VFW Post 6316, 1374 109th Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55434.