Richard "Dick" John Flaherty

Richard “Dick” John Flaherty, 79, of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul with his loving family at his side.  Dick was born on February 1, 1937 in St. Paul, Minnesota the son of Donald J. and Rose M. (Trad) Flaherty.

Dick and his wife Yvonne moved to Balsam Lake in December of 1978 where they raised their family.  He enjoyed bartending at the Paradise Supper Club in Balsam Lake where he could be found working and visiting with his customers every Sunday.

He was an avid bowler and golfer.  He loved being involved with his children’s activities and sports and then with his grandchildren’s activities and sports.  He was always interested in who won the game when he was unable to attend.  He was a Minnesota Vikings fan and loved watching the Vikings games with his family.  He will be dearly missed.

“From Heaven above he will be guiding the Vikings to their first Superbowl win – soon”.

Dick leaves to celebrate his memory: sons, Michael Flaherty and his wife Sally, Clear Lake, WI; Daniel Flaherty and his wife Kellie, Balsam Lake, WI; Jamey Flaherty and his wife Michelle, Balsam Lake, WI; Peter Metzdorf and his wife Ann, Monson, MA; 20 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, sisters, Patricia Harrison and Kathy Ross, nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Rose Flaherty, his wife, Yvonne Flaherty, son, Richard “Rocky” Flaherty, son, Greg Metzdorf and his brother Rollie Flaherty.

Dick’s family will greet visitors at the Kolstad Family Funeral Home, Centuria, on Friday March 11, 2016 from 2:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. followed by a Celebration of Life and Fellowship at the Milltown VFW, 1503 200 ^th Avenue/Hwy 46, Milltown, Wisconsin.  All are invited.

Dick will be laid to rest alongside his wife Yvonne at St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery, Milltown in the spring.

The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria has been entrusted with arrangements.