Richard M. Bischke

ROCHESTER, MINN:Richard M. Bischke, 87, died Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at Shorewood Assited Living. Richard Miles Bischke was born October 10, 1924 to Friedrich A. and Magdalina (Wehr) Bischke in Harvey, ND. Richard married Ivy Jeanne Raine. He owned and operated Richard's T.V. in the Miracle Mile for many years. Richard belonged to the Christian Businessmen Committee and was a member of Autumn Ridge Church. He was a devoted family man who loved God, life, and the Minnesota State Fair. Richard is survived by his three daughters, Rebecca (Richard) Plath, Aurora, CO, Kathy (Kim) Orwoll, Rochester, MN, and Julie (Jeff) Morton, Rochester, MN; and his five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Ivy Jeanne Bischke, two brothers and one sister. A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at Autumn Ridge Church, Timothy Chapel. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the church. A private family burial will be held in Oakwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Autumn Ridge Church 3611 Salem Road SW Rochester, MN 55902 or Lundstrom Ministries P.O. Box 4000 Sisseton, South Dakota 57262. Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes, 5421 Royal Place NW,Rochester, MN 55901, 507-289-3600, www.ranfranzandvinefh.com.