Richard “Rick” Stearns, Sr., age 75, of Valley City, ND, died Saturday, March 16, 2024 at CHI-Mercy Health in Valley City.  A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, March 21st at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Valley City.  Visitation will be held one hour before the service at the church on Thursday afternoon.  Inurnment will be in Woodbine Cemetery in the spring.  A livestream of Rick’s service and an online guestbook will be available at www.lerudmathias.com.