Richard Mains

February 26, 1937 - June 20, 2021

Richard “Dick” Allen Mains, 84-year-old resident of Princeton, MN passed away peacefully on June 20, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. A memorial gathering will be held from 1-3 PM on Saturday, July 17, 2021, at the Onamia Vet’s Club in Onamia, MN. Dick was born on February 26, 1937, the 10th child of Peter and Margaret (Schnoor) Mains. He attended school in Onamia, MN, served 2 years in the US Army, he worked 39 years for Cronstrom Mfg. in the Twin Cities, and retired from Vanpro Mfg. in Cambridge, MN. Dick’s hobbies included coin collecting, hunting, fishing, and trap shooting. He was a very avid reader and watched many news programs throughout the day. He also enjoyed watching the Twins and Vikings games. Dick married his loving wife Jan on June 3, 1972. They just celebrated 49 years together. Dick is survived by his wife, Jan; children, Linda Los of Princeton, MN, Scott (Cindy) Cheney of Mora, MN, Kay (Ed) Littleton of Milaca, MN; grandchildren, Stephanie (Mike) Thomas, Elizabeth Cheney, Jeremy Los, Calvin Cheney, Casey Cheney, Kylie Cheney; 6 great-grandchildren; sisters, Ella (Mel) Baumgartner, Linda (Dan) VanRissighem; brothers, Harold (Sonny) Mains, Pete Mains; sisters-in-law, Betty Mains, Alice (Don) Hunt; brothers-in-law, Carl (Barb) Johnson, Duane (Judy) Tretter; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Helen (Cliff) Hanson, Anne (Walt) Gave, Marion (Bob) Brisbane, Betty (Ed) Kram; brothers, Harry (Edith) Mains, Clarence (Jean) Mains, Leonard Mains; sisters-in-law, Kathryn Mains, Wilma Mains, and Joyce Tretter. Dick was truly loved and will be missed by everyone.