Richard A. Alaspa, 50, of South Range, died Tuesday October 26, 2021, at his residence.

Richard was born on Nov. 17, 1970 in Cloquet, MN the son of Walter and Arlene (Holmberg) Alaspa. He married Brenda Billings on June 19, 2006.

He had worked for Laborer's Union Local #1091. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, in the woods, and on the shore of Lake Superior. Rick also enjoyed building cabins on his property, and he was always tinkering. He loved to play horseshoes with his father-in-law, Don. He also loved his animals, especially his companion and dog Max.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Arlene; father and stepmother, Walter and Lori Alaspa; and brother, Dallas Alaspa.

Rick is survived by his wife, Brenda; children, Elizabeth, Brandon, and Amy; siblings, Curt Alaspa, Wendy (Craig) Risdall, and Chad (Stacy) Alaspa; father-in-law, Don Billings; sisters-in-law, Lisa (Chris) Strom and Barb (Ray) Cameron; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be on Sat. Nov. 13th from 11:00 a.m. until the Noon funeral service at Vineyard Church Eastside, 3833 E Superior St., Duluth, MN 55804.