Obituary: Richard Topp

Richard Topp, age 82, passed away on Monday, Nov. 30, 2020 Golden Acres Manor, Carrington, N.D.

Private graveside service was held Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020 at Grace City Cemetery, Grace City, N.D. Pastor Corey Pepple officiated the service. Casket bearers were Rod Topp, Terrance Hazer, Jeff Hazer, Tyre Leapaldt, Arlo Stedman and Wade Hazer.

Richard Ernest Topp was born to Vernon and Leona Topp on Feb. 7, 1938 at Carrington, N.D. He attended grade school at Haven No. 2 and graduated from high school at Grace City, N.D.

Rich was Vice President of the North Dakota Charolais Association and a Director of the Dakota Maine-Anjou Association. He was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church at Carrington, N.D., where he was confirmed at 14 years of age.

He is survived by his wife, Arleen R. Topp (Schiermeister) as they were married in 1998 at Mesa, Ariz., a son, Rod Topp (Mary), a brother, Rolland Topp (DeeDee) of Billings, Mont., a sister, Janice Topp of Westville, Ind. and several nieces and nephews.

Rich was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Leona Topp and his wife of 31 ½ years, Wanda (Hins) Topp.

Arrangements by Evans Funeral Home of Carrington, N.D.