Richard "Rich" Chern Obituary (1946 - 2021)

Richard “Rich” Chern, age 74, of Minnetonka passed away peacefully on September 3, 2021. Rich was a friendly, optimistic, cheerful and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He is preceded in death by his parents, Sylvia and Abe Chern; in-laws, Nate and Gladys Winerman; and brother-in-law, Steve Davidson. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Marilyn Chern; sister, Arleen (Dick) Weiss; sisters-in law, Carole Davidson and Barbara (Joel) Handler; and his 3 daughters, Shayna Kallor, Stefanie (Nick) Scott, and Rachel Chern. His greatest joys in life were his grandchildren, Dylan, Brody, Zoey, Abby, Demarkus, and Canaan. His passions were being a pharmacist, music, continued learning and his family. Memorials preferred to the Minneapolis JFCS Mitzvah Sholom Happy Camper Fund. Funeral service: Sunday, September 5, 12:00pm on zoom, email zoom1@hodroffepstein.com for the link. Shiva: Sunday, September 5, 7:00pm Beth El Synagogue. This will take place outside. MASKS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED. There will also be a Zoom option.