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Published May 17, 2010, 03:53 PM

Update: Longtime Worthington businessman F. Hardy Rickbeil dies

F. Hardy Rickbeil, 101, of Worthington died Sunday, May 16, 2010, at South Shore Care Center, Worthington.

By: Daily Globe, Worthington Daily Globe

F. Hardy Rickbeil, 101, of Worthington died Sunday, May 16, 2010, at South Shore Care Center, Worthington.

Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church, Worthington.

The service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Gordon J. Orde officiating. A private family burial will be in Worthington Cemetery.

Benson Funeral Home, Worthington, is in charge of arrangements.

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WORTHINGTON - Longtime Worthington businessman and centenarian F. Hardy Rickbeil died Sunday.

For a full story on Rickbeil, see Wednesday's Daily Globe. Funeral information will be posted here as it becomes available.

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mike e.
05/18/2010 5:14 PM

I didn't know Mr. Rickbeil well but I applied for a job at the store in 1965. Mr. Rickbeil told me he didn't have an opening at the time but he would keep my application. Meanwhile I was drafted when an opening came up. My dad told Mr. Rickbeil that I was in the Army and Mr. Rickbeil sent me a nice letter saying that when I got out he would have a job for me. I never did go to work at his store but I still have fond memories of his offer.

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Jim W.
St. Paul/Woodbury, MN     05/18/2010 12:19 PM

Hardy was one of the first bussinessmen I met when we moved to Worthington in 1963. He was a kind and generous man, respectful of all and strived to help others even after the ripe old age of 100. What a man for all to look up to and emulate. Dick, Judy and family. May God bless you all. Jim Wychor, Shoreview,MN

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sea t.
San Diego, CA     05/18/2010 11:49 AM

Dick and Judy -- So very sorry to learn of Mr. Rickbeil's passing. I can recall shopping with my mom in your stores when I was a little girl, & your dad was always so engaging & helpful. Many decades later, when your parents & my mom were both at the Meadows, he was the same cheerful & gracious person. Worthington has lost a landmark. Our thoughts will be with you. Doug & Carole Towne Seaton

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