Richard Alan Pinney

Richard Alan Pinney age 59 of Le Sueur passed away April 17, 2026 at his home in Le Sueur. Memorial services will be on Friday, April 24, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at First Lutheran Church in Le Sueur. Visitation will be at the church one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Mound Cemetery, Le Sueur followed by a lunch at church.

Richard Alan Pinney was born on November 7, 1966 to William and Sharon (Shaver) Pinney in Le Sueur, MN. Richard was baptized and confirmed at Le Sueur Presbyterian Church. He grew up on the family dairy farm, graduated from Le Sueur High School in 1985, then attended Macalaster College in St. Paul for a year, before returning to Le Sueur. Over the years, he worked on the farm, Green Giant, Davisco Foods, then in later years was a caregiver to Mom Sharon following her stroke.

He was active in his church and community. Until his death he was a regular volunteer for the Le Sueur Food Shelf, and also served on the LS Food Shelf Board. In his lifetime he was active in the Le Sueur Presbyterian Church until it closed, serving as a church elder and clerk of session, later joining First Lutheran Church in Le Sueur. He also served on the Le Sueur Hospital board and volunteered for the Le Sueur Mayo House

Richard enjoyed reading; particularly science fiction, coin collecting, and family get-togethers. He was known for his quick wit, humor, and puns, and enjoyed his online community. He had a special place in his heart for his nieces and nephews, often babysitting them when they were younger, and enjoyed watching their sports, concerts and activities.

Richard is surved by siblings Belinda (Joe) Hollman of Maple Grove Janice (Jeff) Johnston of St. Louis Park, brother-in-law Jim Sullivan of Le Sueur, 6 nieces and nephews; Ben, Elliot and Sam Hollman, and Emily, Leo and Caleb Sullivan, unlce Darvin Reddemann and aunt Jane Offenhauser.

He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings Marsha Sullivan (2025), Kristine (1989), Brenda (1965), and Michael (1964).

In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Le Sueur Food Shelf