Richard Clifford Markgraf

Of Stillwater, MN passed away at age 88 on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

Richard was born in Woodbury, MN on August 22, 1936. He is preceded in death by parents, Arthur F. and Elsie V. Markgraf; siblings, Gene, Elden, Harvey, LaVerne, Donna, Art; brothers-in-law, Adrian and Bill; sisters-in-law, Catherine and Bernie; son-in-law, Dave; and granddaughter, Danielle.

He married Jeri Heaney, for 19 years, and had 6 children together.

He is survived by children, Marilyn John, John (Anna) Markgraf, Susan (Robert) Janoski, Gary (Tammy) Markgraf, Jill (David) Drage, Nancy (Robert) Peltier; and sister-in-law, Susan.

Grandchildren, Rick (Stacy), Ashley (Matthias), Anthony (Miriam), Lindsey, Madison (Teddy), Zachary, Ava, Alida, Athlyn, Charlie, and McKinley.

Great grandchildren, Gavin, Signe, Alivia, and Fritz.

After high school he served in the U.S. Marine Corp and was awarded outstanding performance of duty. He graduated from college and worked for manufacturing companies and served as accounting, plant and finance manager, and controller. He was also a member of the VFW. A private family memorial service will be held later. Memorials preferred to Woodbury Lutheran Church in Woodbury, MN.

A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.

Memorials preferred to Woodbury Lutheran Church in Woodbury, MN.