Pearson, Richard J. age 70, of Anoka. Retired purchasing agent for Anoka County and A Club member. Preceded in death by parents, Vivian & Tilda Pearson. Survived by loving wife, Renate; children, Sheri (Doug) Randall, Shannon (Monty) Headley, David (Dawn), Erin (Thomas) Ihle and Joel (Laura); stepchildren, Christine (Mark) Hill, Gary Vick, Angela (Mike) Carlson and Daniel (Jennifer) Vick; 8 grandchildren & 9 step-grandchildren; brothers, Melvin (Norma) and Donald (Linda). Funeral service Friday, 11 AM at Zion Lutheran Church, 1601 Adams St. S., Anoka. Visitation one hour prior to service. Inurnment Forest Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Zion Lutheran Church or donor's choice. Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home Anoka 763-421-0220