Richard "Rick" D. Cravath

Richard Rick Cravath, 70, of Rochester, MN, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2015 after a difficult battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) at Seasons Hospice in Rochester, MN where he had been since February, 23. Rick was born March 9, 1945, in Las Vegas, NV to Dale and Doris (Thompson) Cravath. Rick served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, he was stationed in Germany. After he was discharged he married Rita Doescher on October 25, 1969 in Rochester, MN. Rick worked in sales on a coffee route for 27 years at McGarvey Coffee and retired in 2006. He loved fishing, traveling, going to casinos, metal detecting, hockey and spending time with friends. He was a member of the Eagles Club, VFW and the Legion. He is survived by his wife Rita; his children, Tracey (Son) Nguyen and Jesse (Stephanie) Cravath; his grandchildren, Jack, Nick, Lola, Sophia and Isabella; brother, Bruce Cravath; sister, Carole Cravath; aunt ShirleyBakke; Sister-in-law Phylis (Randy) Housenga and Brother-in-law Ken Doescher and several nieces, nephews and cousins and many close friends. He is preceded in death by his parents Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 18, 2015 from 4:00-7:00 PM at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes. Memorials preferred to Seasons Hospice. Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes 5421 Royal Place NW Rochester, MN55901 (507) 289-3600 www.ranfranzandvinefh.com