Richard Maurice Rivest, 70, formally of Dollar Bay, passed away at his home in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, on Oct. 1, 2025.

Richard was born on Jan. 4, 1955, in Laurium to the late Shirley (Roberts) and David Rivest. He grew up in Tamarack City and graduated from Dollar Bay High School.

He served in the Navy for three years from 1972-75.

He married Sherry Puska on Oct. 24, 1981, and parted ways on July 10, 2020.

Rick “Riv” served his community for 23 years in law enforcement starting at the South Range police department. He then worked for the Houghton County Sheriff’s Department and Calumet Police Department. He retired as a sergeant from the Houghton County Sheriff’s department.

During his retirement, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time with his children and grandchildren.

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