Dorsey, Richard A. age 88 of Andover, passed away peacefully September 18, 2012 after a long battle with parkinsons disease with his family by his side. Born in Shenandoah, Iowa to Marie and Robert. Loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather and Uncle. Served in the Air Force during WWII, and was a proud member of St. Stephen's Catholic Church. Preceded in death by his wife, Grace; parents; siblings, Rosemary, Betty, Fr. Larry, Sr. Patty; son-in-law, Gerald; grandson, Matt. Survived by children, Denny (Darrie), Moe, Kathy (Bob), Sherry, Patty (Jim), Rick (Sue), Beth, Jim, Diane (Mick); sister, Rita; 23 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial Friday 10 AM at St. Stephen's Catholic Church, 525 Jackson St. Anoka, with reviewal Thursday 5-8 PM at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, 2005 Branch Ave. Anoka. Richards body will be dontated to the Bequest Program at the University of Minnesota. Memorials prefered to the Michael J. Fox Foundation. www.michaeljfox.org. Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home Anoka 763-421-0220 thurston-lindberg.com