Mankato Mortuary 1001 N. Riverfront Drive Mankato, MN 56001 (507) 388-2202 Richard Dale "Rick" Buesing, age 63, of Mankato, died Monday, October 27, 2014, at Hillcrest Health Care Center in Mankato. A Celebration of Rick's Life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 7, 2014, at Mankato Mortuary. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. Rick was born on February 7, 1951, in Mankato to Diedrich and Leota (Salknor) Buesing. He attended school in Mankato. Rick was united in marriage to Lori Panzer on August 27, 1998, in Mankato. He was employed as a truck driver for several companies in the Mankato area. In his younger days, Rick enjoyed outdoor activities such as hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed playing cards, especially cribbage, and visiting with friends. Rick is survived by his three brothers, Jim, Tom, and Jeff; step-son, Jason; nieces, nephews, other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and wife, Lori in 2011.