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Personal note from Susanna Ojakangas

The Celebration of Life for my dad will be livestreamed on YouTube at 11:00 a.m. Central Time on Friday, January 30th. I will post the link on this website when it becomes available.

Obituary

The Highlights of Dick's Incredible Life

 Dr. Richard (“Dick”) Wayne Ojakangas died peacefully in his sleep during the early morning hours of December 16, 2025 at the age of 93. He was in his home overlooking Lake Superior in Duluth, Minnesota, where he lived with his beloved wife, Peaches, and his son Gregory, who was his devoted primary caregiver. He remained cheerful and positive to the end in spite of his declining physical health over …

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Born

November 20th, 1932
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Passed away

December 16th, 2025
Duluth, MN

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Cause of death

Parkinson's disease

Method of disposition

Cremation

Dougherty Funeral Home
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Dougherty Funeral Home

Ecumen Hospice
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Ecumen Hospice

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Dr. Richard "Dick" Ojakangas