Richard “Dick” J. Timmerman, 60, Audubon, MN, formerly of West Fargo, died on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at his home surrounded by his loving wife of thirty six years, his three children and his brother Steve and sister-in-law Jan, after a very short, yet courageous battle with cancer. Richard was born on July 3, 1947 to William and Elizabeth (Martin) Timmerman. He grew up and graduated from Arthur (ND) High School. He was the middle child of five children. After high school, Richard attended Mayville State University for a short time. He enlisted in the US Army in 1966 and served a one year tour in Vietnam as a Huey Helicopter crew chief. He was honorably discharged in 1969. He married his true love, his soul mate, Roxy Engstrom on April 23, 1971, of which to this union three beautiful children were born. Dick and Roxy loved the lakes, especially the Detroit Lakes, MN area. In 1993 on their twenty second anniversary they bought a lake home on Lake Maud. Then in 2005 they built their dream home were they planned to retire. In July of 2007, Dick was diagnosed with liver cancer. Dick had an extreme love of life. He was an amazing human being that would visit with anyone. He loved the lakes, fishing, hunting with his brother, son and uncle, and going to the Cormorant Pub. He loved to have fun with his friends and was always the life of the party. Being “papa” to his grandchildren, especially oldest grandchild, Maddy, was a highlight of later years. Dick is survived by his loving wife, Roxy of Audubon; one son, Richard Jr. (Danielle) of Minot AFB, ND; two daughters, Richelle (John) Mewes of Mayville, ND, Raelle (Nathan) Vos of Fargo, ND; mother, Elizabeth; two brothers, Steve (Jan), Bill (Gina) all of Arthur; one sister, Betty (Rich) Hunt of Virginia Beach, VA; eight grandchildren, Ethan, Gavin and John Mewes, Madison and Corbin Vos, Alyssa, Abigail, and Isabelle Timmerman; brothers-in-law, Richard (Mary) Engstrom of Pequot Lakes, MN, Mert Palmer of Casselton, ND; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, sister Rebecca Palmer and his in-laws, George and Thelma Engstrom. Long live the memory of Dick. Dick is the father of Richelle Mewes, Co-Owner of Porpoura. Memorials can be given to the donors choice or the “Filling the Gap” program through the Altru Health Foundation in Grand Forks.