Richard L. Kendall

 Richard L. Kendall, age 76, of Bagley, died on Friday, November 11, 2011, at Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. He was born on August 23, 1935, in Bagley, the son of Emer and Marjorie (Clark) Kendall. Richard graduated from Bagley High School. He enlisted in the United States Army and served his country during the Korean Conflict stationed in Germany with the 371 Armored Infantry Battalion. Following his honorable discharge, Richard returned to Bagley and was a hired hand for local farmers. He also worked on the river on tow boats for a short time before he began his employment with the Burlington Northern Railroad until his retirement in 1998. Richard was a member of the Liscum Brothers American Legion Post No. 482 of Bagley. He was an avid sports fan as well as an avid outdoorsman and especially enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapping. Richard also enjoyed watching Hee-Haw and had a love for the Hee-Haw Honeys. He was a wonderful story teller and never had a shortage of stories to tell.

Survivors include his sons, Richard Kendall, Jr. and Homer Kendall, both of Bagley.

In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his brother, Gary Kendall.

Funeral services were held on Monday, November 14, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. at the Martin Funeral Home in Bloomington with Pastor Mary Ann Floerke officiating. Burial with military honors was held in Bagley Cemetery, Bagley. Family and friends called on Sunday, November 13, 2011, from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home in Bloomington and on Monday from 1:00 p.m. until time of services at the funeral home.