Richard MacGregor Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Richard MacGregor (Preston, Minnesota), born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, whose life came to an end on July 19, 2025 at the age of 87, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard MacGregor to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Thomas MacGregor and Esther MacGregor (Nezerka); and his brother William "Bill". He is survived by: his wife Ellen May Bakke; his children, Debra Hagstrom (Paul) of Clinton, NY, Brian MacGregor (Heidi) of Byron, MN and Mike MacGregor (Melissa) of Urbandale, IA; his grandchildren, Anna Hagstrom (Studie RedCorn), Peter Hagstrom-Russo (Audrey), Nathan Hagstrom (Caitlyn), Kathryn Padgett (Jordan), Thomas MacGregor (Lindzy), Madeline MacGregor (AJ Tabatabai), Alex MacGregor, Aidan MacGregor and Drew MacGregor; and his great grandchildren, Isla, Myra Padgett and Parker Tabatabai.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 10th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes (5421 Royal Pl NW, Rochester, MN 55901). A memorial service will be held on Monday, August 11th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the Zumbro Lutheran Church (624 3rd Ave SW, Rochester, MN 55902). A burial will be held on Monday, August 11th 2025 at 3:00 PM at the Preston Veterans Cemetery (715 US-52, Preston, MN 55965).
In lieu of flowers, the family would suggest donations in Richard's memory to one of the following organizations: Twin Cities PBS/TPT Donate to TPT, or the Mayo Clinic Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, Mayo Clinic.
