Rick Gish, age 70, of Litchfield, MN, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026, at his home under the loving care of his family and hospice.

Ricky Raymond Gish was born in Detroit Lakes, MN, on February 7, 1956, to Raymond and Lucille (Andring) Gish. He was baptized on April 15, 1956, and later confirmed in his faith on May 2, 1971, at First Lutheran Church in Mahnomen, MN. Rick grew up in Mahnomen and graduated from high school in 1974. In 1976, Rick enlisted in the US Navy. He was united in marriage in Larissa, Greece, on January 21, 1979, which resulted in the birth of two daughters. The marriage was later dissolved. After returning from his military service, Rick returned to college and graduated with an engineering degree in 1983. He worked in various engineering disciplines in the printed circuit board manufacturing industry for the majority of his working career-first with Sheldahl in Northfield, MN, and then with LPC/Innovex in Litchfield. He was a member of American Legion Post #104. Rick enjoyed the outdoors, taking in fishing, camping, and hunting opportunities whenever possible. He was also a gardener and enjoyed raising new or different vegetable varieties each year. Rick traveled earlier in life, visiting such places as China, Thailand, Hong Kong and several European nations. He also truly enjoyed watching the Minnesota Twins, Vikings, Gophers as well as the local sports teams. Family, friends and neighbors will fondly remember his wonderfully prepared Greek meals that he cooked and provided over the years.

Rick is survived by his daughters, Deanna Gish of St. Paul, MN, and Amy (Tony) Wagner of Biscay, MN; grandson, Calahan Wagner; siblings: Debra Lewis of Detroit Lakes, Nancy (Mitch) Fiedler of Rice, MN, Bob Gish of Rosemount, MN, and Kevin (Mary) Gish of Bemidji, MN; nieces: Jodi (Brent) Roy of Perham, MN, Lindsi (Don Ball) Gish of Richfield, MN, Taylor Gish of Minneapolis, MN; nephew, Matthew Gish of Rochester, MN; great-nieces: Bailee Lewis, Maddison (Josh) Germolous and Lexi Fiedler; and great-nephews: Landon Roy, Louis Gish and Francis Gish. Rick is also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother in infancy, Larry; and niece, Sonya Fiedler.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026, at First Lutheran Church in Mahnomen, MN. Visitation will be held Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 5-7 p.m. with a prayer service at 6:30 p.m. at the Anderson Family Funeral Home in Mahnomen and continue one hour prior to the funeral at the church. Burial with Military Honors will take place at Riverside Memorial Park Cemetery in Mahnomen.