Richard John "Rich" Streit

Richard John Streit, age 82, of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Cottagewood Senior Communities. Rich was born on April 6, 1943, in St. Cloud, MN, to William and Anna (Fischer) Streit. He graduated from Cathedral High School in 1961 and went on to earn a Master's Degree in Hospital Pharmacy from the University of Minnesota School of Pharmacy in 1969, where he was a member of the Rho Chi Honor Society for Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Kappa Psi. On June 29, 1968, he married Mary Margaret Ernst at St. Michael's On The Hill Church in West St. Paul, MN. In 1969, Rich began his pharmacy career at the Indian Health Hospital in Cass Lake, MN. He later worked at the University of Iowa before settling in Rochester, MN, in 1975. There, he spent the remainder of his career in various pharmacy roles at St. Marys Hospital and the Mayo Clinic, retiring in 2005. Rich will be remembered for his quick wit and sharp intelligence, and also as a kind and gentle man who brought warmth and calm to those around him. He had many interests and hobbies, including woodworking, golf, bowling, fishing, bird watching, genealogy, and making both wine and toffee. He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Mary; his children, James (Jody) of Clearwater, Jennifer (Brent) of Andover, and Kristen of St. Paul; four grandchildren, Tyler, Rachael, Sophia, and Edward; and one great-grandchild, Wesley. He is also survived by his brother, Bill (Cathy) of Circle Pines, and sister, Jane Hoffman of Sartell. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister and brother, Eileen Conrad and Wilfrid "Fred" Streit. Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers to the Lewy Body Dementia Association, The Parkinson's Foundation, or the Poverello Foundation. The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to the staff of Cottagewood Senior Communities for the compassionate care they provided to Rich during his final year. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 11, 2025, at Church of the Resurrection Catholic Church in Rochester with visitation one hour prior to the service. Online condolences may be shared at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.