Richard Herbert Solum

October 11, 1941 - June 1, 2018

Richard (Dick) Herbert Solum, 76 of Spring Grove, MN passed away unexpectedly at Gundersen Lutheran Health Services in LaCrosse, WI on June 1, 2018. He was born on October 11,1941 in Spring Grove to Herbert and Anna (Muller) Solum. He graduated from Spring Grove High School in 1960 and served in the United States Navy from 1961 to 1966. Dick married the love of his life, Karen (Dahlberg) Solum on June 10, 1967, last summer they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Dick worked at Paper Calmenson in La Crosse WI for several years before farming in Spring Grove. After retiring, he spent his time truck driving, as long as it didn’t interfere with his golf game, where he enjoyed many wonderful friendships and competition. He also found joy in dancing, water skiing, downhill skiing, playing cards and especially watching his grandchildren participate in their musical and sporting events. He was a very proud Grandpa who was very loved. Dick looked forward to spending winters with Karen in Arizona which allowed him more opportunities to golf and spend time with good friends. His drive to win, to laugh with others, to engage in lively conversations, and to share a batch of his delicious rommegrot will be very missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife Karen and their 3 children, Kimberly Padgett of Cave Creek, AZ, Michael (Deanna) Solum of Spring Grove and Ricky (Michelle) Solum of Lake City, MN, 7 grandchildren, Nicole and Kyle Padgett, Amelia and Elijah Solum, Kaylin Hartzell (Joshua), Chloe and Spencer Solum, one great-grandchild, Kannon Hartzell, one sister Patricia Hill (Robert) and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother in law Joel Dahlberg, sister in law Judy Schroeder and nephew Terry Schroeder. In Lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be given.