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A Tribute from daughter Tamlyn

February 28, 2021
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Dad,
I am who I am because of you. I am a strong woman who speaks her mind because you encouraged me to be me. You taught me to be there for the team and do my part. Hopefully, my team feels that I have and do daily.  It has taken me time, but I have learned to live in the present and be mindful of my state of mind as you encouraged. It has freed me to focus on how you are with me daily through the beauty of the present moment. You are also my daughter. You have shaped her too. We will continue to spread the word. - Ubuntu
Thank you, I love you. 

Children - A Wish for Them

February 28, 2021
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Marc Matthew, Margot Suzanne, and Tamlyn Kay. We all are very aware that we are 3 few of the lucky ones that got a dad like ours. He taught us many of the lessons we've learned by having a role model like Dicky Doo. He lived his life with passion and having a positive state of mind. He continues to live through us. We already see that Marc is being the grandfather his dad was for his children... and the circle of life continues. Ubuntu - I am because we are- Zulu Proverb.

Grandchildren

February 28, 2021

February 2021 Obituary

February 26, 2021
Richard F. Lybeck, 82, of San Diego CA, passed away on February 22, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Dick was born near Chicago, Illinois on Oct. 13, 1938. He later raised his family in Albert Lea and moved to Bovey, Minnesota to his beloved log cabin, Kindawa, after retirement in 1996.

Dick is survived by his spouse, Sally Lybeck, his son Marc Lybeck, and two daughters, Margot Lybeck Wallace and Tamlyn Lybeck McKean, their spouses, his grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Oliver Lybeck, his wife Elenore, and numerous nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. Dick was preceded in death by his adored sister Evelyn ,Evy, Lybeck and his loving parents, Richard V. and Edith Lybeck. 

Dick graduated from Luther College in 1961 with a major in Elementary Education and a minor in Physical Education. He began his teaching career in Clinton, Wisconsin. After 2 years, Dick transferred to Albert Lea School District, where he taught 6th grade and coached for 35 years. Later he went on to obtain his Masters Degree and administration credential from Mankato State.  His passion for the great outdoors led him to  start many outdoor educational programs for his students. He was instrumental in creating 6th grade camping  and cross country ski programs. With his love of history and nature he made history come alive for his students.   This was achieved in part by visiting the Big Island Rendezvous and having local Lakota/Dakota indeginous cultural experts share their history. Former students will always remember the poem that epitomized his life, “It's All in the State of Mind'' by Walter D.Wintle. The highlight of his career came in 1989 when he was named the Minnesota Education Association’s Teacher of the Year. 

As an avid life-long learner, he had an urge to pursue many hobbies. In highschool he participated in  track, golf, basketball, and football. His love of sports carried him throughout his college career, where he lettered all 4 years in football and his team were the conference champions 3 out of his 4 years. Later, Dick played in volleyball leagues, cross country skied, participated in the MS Tram 3 day bike rides, golfed, hiked, fished and went into his beloved Boundary Waters Canoe area multiple times. He taught himself  to wood carve, and loved to draw. Some years after helping local builders build his dream log cabin,he built a log sauna with the help of family members. Dick thoroughly enjoyed his Saturday night sauna, dip in the lake or a bucket of cold water with a stiff toddy while enjoying the “sauna glow”. After retirement he became an active member of  the Lawron Presbyterian Church community where he fully realized his Christian faith and love of Jesus. He truly was a Renaissance man.

Finally, a tribute would not be complete without mentioning his love of Minnesota teams, especially  The Minnesota Vikings. His lifelong commitment to a positive state of mind has served him well as a Vikings fan, “...maybe next year, they’re building.”

An online tribute and memorial is available at https://www.forevermissed.com/richard-f-lybeck/visitors . A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 14th, 2021 at the Lawron Presbyterian Church, 35254 Scenic Hwy, Bovey, MN 55709.Visiting will begin at 10:00 am and the service will be at 11:00. Family and friends are welcome and there will be a  gathering immediately after. In lieu of flowers/gifts, donations can be made in Memory of Richard “Dick” Lybeck to the Lawron Presbyterian Church,address above. Online donations through Venmo can be made to @Sally-Lybeck and she will send to the Lawron.