Richard H. Bloom, age 53, of Minnetonka. Preceded in death by father, Emer & aunt, Helen Sarenpaa. Survived by his wife & best friend, Rita; children, Carrie (Jeremy), Philip, Shawnna & Dori; grandchildren, Ashley & Corey; mother, Eva Marie Bloom; brother, Fred (Mary) Bloom; mother-in-law, Ellen (Rick) Weeks; other relatives and friends including special brother-in- law & sister-in-law, Tommyboy & Dianne Schumacher and special friends, Cathy (Steve, Alex) Bambenek. Richard was known as "Sunnyboy'' by family & friends and was a kind and gentle man. He loved his work at GM Homes. As a land developer, he was a man who looked to the future with a vision of what could be. He had a zest for life and lived it to the fullest whether watching golf, dancing, working in the yard, traveling, or just spending time with family and friends. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. A special thank you to Gene Shelarud and staff at GM Homes, the doctors at Methodist Hospital, and especially the nurses with their neverending care and compassion. Memorial Mass Monday, 10 am at the Church of the Holy Family, 5900 W. Lake St., St. Louis Park. Private interment. Visitation TODAY, 4-7 PM at Gearty-Delmore Park Chapel, Wooddale at Excelsior Blvd. Memorials preferred to the family. Gearty-Delmore 952-926-1615

Published in Star Tribune on December 9, 2001