It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Richard “Dick” Meidinger, who left us on Jan. 27, 2025, at the age of 81.
Born on Dec. 8, 1943, in Bismarck, N.D., Richard was the middle son of Jean and Adolph Meidinger. He spent his formative years in Wolf Point, Mont., where he developed a strong sense of duty and service.
He started his law enforcement career in the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office and was later appointed as a U.S. Marshal. A promotion to Chief Deputy took him from Billings, Mont., to Fargo, N.D. His 35 years of commitment to justice and public service was unwavering.
After retiring from the U.S. Marshals Service, he resided in the Seattle, Wash., area where he was employed by the IRS for 10 years. Richard ventured into entrepreneurship, establishing an asphalt maintenance business where he worked closely with his two sons, Rob and Greg.
In his retirement years, Richard settled in Beach, N.D., with his beloved partner, Ann Swanson. There, he embraced the joys of golfing, bird hunting and spending quality time with his family. He took pride in maintaining an impeccable yard and was famous among family and friends for his homemade pickles.
Richard cherished the companionship of his dogs, treasured moments at the family farm and enjoyed winters in Arizona. Above all, he valued time spent with his loved ones.
A devoted father, Richard’s pride and joy were his sons, Rob and Greg, and his grandsons, Brock and Cole, who were the center of his world. He cherished his relationship with his daughter-in-law, Natasha. He also embraced his stepchildren and their families as his own: Lisa Ellis, Christina Carillo, Cynthia Schneider, Lynn Puckett, Allen Swanson and Jon Swanson.
To all who knew him, Richard was a mentor, friend and a steadfast source of strength, always ready with wise counsel
