Constance "Connie" Richards

Constance M. (Rodgers) Richards, age 88 passed away on her birthday, December 5, 2025.

Connie is survived by her husband of 65 years Ronald Richards; children Dennis and Anne (Jim); four grandchildren Amanda, Jessica, Kelsey (Cori) and Andrew (Abbey); and three great grandchildren Kinsley, Avery and Alivia. She was preceded in death by her parents Agnes and Earl Rodgers; and sister Kathleen Schmid.

Connie taught at Harding High School in St. Paul for 32 years, and loved every minute of working with her Home Economics & Child Development students. When she retired, she became a very active part of the Church of St. Michael in Stillwater. She was involved in the ladies group "CCW", and was voted President at one point. She also helped to remodel the entire kitchen at St. Michael's, and worked endless hours working funerals, ect. Connie was a great role model, and a very strong, well loved woman. She will be greatly missed by all and has forever filled our hearts with her love and kindness. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 am on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at the Church of St. Michael, 611 3rd St. S, Stillwater, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the Mass at the church. Luncheon to follow in Rose Hall.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Church of St. Michael.