Richard Irwin Jackman

Richard Irwin Jackman, 95, of Aitkin, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2026 in Aitkin Health Service, Aitkin. Richard was born on August 2nd, 1931 in McGregor to Otto H. and Ellen M. (Haapanen) Jackman.  He lived with his family in Lawler until moving to the family farm in Aitkin in 1933.  He graduated from Aitkin High School in 1949.  After graduation he continued to work on the family dairy farm with his father.  On April 20th, 1963, he was united in marriage to Clarice J. Hillman at First Lutheran Church in Aitkin.  Richard purchased the farm from his father and continued to milk cows until switching to beef cattle in the early 1980’s.  He continued to farm until his retirement at the age of 75. Richard was a member of First Lutheran Church in Aitkin, served on the Aitkin Coop Creamery board, and on the board of directors of Deerwood Farmers Insurance Company.  Richard was very proud of his Finnish heritage and enjoyed researching and passing along his knowledge of his family’s ancestry.  He enjoyed spending time on the North Shore, small wood working projects, and his vegetable gardens. 

Richard is survived by his children Lori (Don) Courier of Aitkin, Karl Jackman of Brainerd, Mark (Lynn) Jackman of Chaska, and Lisa Jackman Ramsay of Edina.  Grandchildren:  Gabrielle Courier, Taylor Courier, Quinn (Karl) Schuetzle, Cy Ramsay, Ethan (Abby) Jackman, Finn Jackman, and Delaney Jackman.  He is also survived by one sister, Evelyn Bronson of Northfield. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Clarice, sisters Helen Jacobson, Betty Boxrud, and Shirley Tretsven and many other friends and family.

Services will be Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 11 AM in First Lutheran Church, Aitkin.  Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service at the church.  Graveside Services will be in Lakeview Cemetery, Aitkin with a luncheon to follow.  To leave a message of condolence, please visit:  www.srtfuneral.com.  Arrangements are with Sorensen-Root-Thompson Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Aitkin.

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