Dick was born in Saint Paul, MN to Natalie & Robert Charest on May 4, 1954 and spent most of his life in White Bear Lake, MN. He has 4 siblings: Tom, Pat (Jim), Kathleen, and Ken (Lee Ann); as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Dick is survived by his loving wife, Dayle (Malmstedt). They have been together since age 15 when they met at White Bear Lake High School. They had 2 children together: Amy (Brad) Wirrer and Joe (Jackee Tiffany). Dick loved spending time with his 2 grandchildren, Owen and Ava.

Dick was a lifelong learner and had become an electrician by trade, working at the IDS Building, Metropolitan Medical Center, and United Hospital. He loved teaching others his craft and after instructing evening class for a while, he pursued a full time teaching position at Century College for which he retired in 2016. He was proud of his students and remembered many by name. Dick also shared his knowledge by facilitating seminars for the Metropolitan Safety Council.

Dick will be remembered as a great friend who loved to share his passions of riding motorcycle, boating, and travel, as well as recently spending his winters with Dayle in the Florida Sun.

Memorial Service on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at 6 PM at Johnson Peterson Funeral Home, 2130 2nd St, WBL with an open house 2 hours prior and a reception to follow at Manitou Grill & Event Center, 2171 4th St, WBL. Memorials Preferred.