Richard "Rick" Frederick Moesenthin

Richard Frederick Moesenthin, age 76, of Benson, Minnesota, died Sunday, July 14, 2024, at his home in Benson, Minnesota. There will be a Celebration of Life from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm September 28, 2024, at the Benson Golf Club.

Rick was born March 4, 1949, in Virginia, Minnesota, to William and Margaret (Granross) Moesenthin. He grew up in Virginia, graduating from Virginia High School in 1967. He continued his education at St. Cloud State University, receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education in 1973. That same year, the family moved to Benson. Rick worked as a third and fourth grade teacher in the Benson school district.

Rick thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed his time as a coach of several sports, watching his granddaughter play volleyball, basketball, and softball. He loved spending time on the deck looking out over the back yard, watching “The Price is Right,” the “Golf Channel,” as well as spending time out and about with friends. Rick spent his life in education of children for more than thirty years as a classroom teacher and several years as a substitute teacher. He thoroughly enjoyed the students he taught over the years. It brought him great joy.

Rick leaves behind his son Kirk Moesenthin of Benson, MN; granddaughter Ellie Moesenthin of Benson, MN; six siblings: Bill Moesenthin of Toledo, OH, Barbie Carlson of Eveleth, MN, Joan Braun of Bloomington, MN, Jerry Moesenthin of Virginia, MN, Jack Moesenthin of Virginia, MN, and Jane Moesenthin of Duluth, MN; nieces and nephews: Jerick Moesenthin of St. Louis, MO, Jamie Alexander of Duluth, MN, Mandy Moesenthin of Weatherford, TX, Anthony Moesenthin of Maunee, OH, Jenny Stenk of Superior, WI, Jesse Carlson of Apple Valley, MN, Steven Braun of Boston, MA, Mars Braun of Boston, MA, and Matthew Moesenthin of Virginia, MN; and many friends.

Rick was preceded in death by his wife Sandy (LoPresti) Moesenthin, parents William and Margaret Moesenthin, James Moesenthin, and Danny Moesenthin.

Blessed be the memory of Rick.