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- Bio: Richard Snortland of Mayville, North Dakota
April 6, 1935 - September 16, 2023
U.S. Veteran
- Richard K. Snortland, 88, passed away peacefully, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, at Luther Memorial Home, Mayville, ND., after a battle with Parkinson's.
- Rich (Dick, Richard) was born a twin, on April 6, 1935, in Sharon, ND., son of Olaus and Ethel (Kloster). He was raised in Sharon, where he helped on the family farm, and along with his twin brother, kept his mom very busy. Rich graduated from the University of North Dakota, with an accounting degree. He then moved to California, to begin his life-long passion in accounting. Rich served as an auditor with the Army Nat'l. Guard, for two years, traveling the country.
- Rich had an illustrious career as a CPA, culminating in his position of Sr. Partner at Snortland, Fernandez, Brown, & Gruver, in Sacramento. He retired in 2003, but his life in numbers continued, as he provided financial/investment advice as a mentor to many.
- A quiet, kind soul, Rich cared deeply for the suffering and the underdog. He enjoyed music, home cooked meals, hiking, and visiting with friends and relatives. A man of deep faith, he was a long-time member at St. John's Lutheran Church, in Sacramento, where he was active as Head Usher, and volunteered his talents in matters of finance.
- Rich is survived by: sister-in-law, Edith; niece, Karin (Donna); nephew, Karl; great nephews: Chad (Haley), Eric; and many cousins.
- He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Robert (Bob).
- A funeral service for Rich, will be held at 1:00 pm, Friday, October 20, at Luther Memorial Home, in Mayville, ND., with Pastor Terry Hagensen, officiating. Visitation one hour prior. Burial will be in Trinity Cemetery, in Sharon, ND. Memorials preferred to Luther Memorial Home, Mayville, ND.
- We thank Rich's "family" at Luther Memorial Home, for their loving support, over the past four years.
- Amundson Funeral Home, Grand Forks, ND., is assisting the family with arrangements.
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