Gary John Hjort

1936 - 2021

Gary John Hjort obituary, 1936-2021, Minneapolis, MN

Gary John Hjort

1936 - 2021

BORN

1936

DIED

2021

Gary Hjort Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapels - Hillside Chapel on Dec. 10, 2021.

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Gary John Hjort, age 85, passed away December 8. He is preceded in death by his parents, Beulah and Harold Hjort, an older brother and his son Gregory John Hjort. He is survived by his wife Mary Ann, son Stephen, and stepdaughters Mary Johnson and Brenda Cassellius, his brother Brian Hjort, and Many grandchildren.



Gary was a Colonel in the Army Reserve for 20 years. Gary also served as prosecuting attorney for the City of Minneapolis for Several years. Gary raised his family in Minneapolis and was a proud dad, military reservist, and public servant. Gary enjoyed spending time in Chetek, WI and Bonita Springs, FL with his loving wife Mary Ann and their many friends.

Our heartfelt thanks to staff at Mt. Olivet Nursing Home in Minneapolis who took such compassionate care of Gary in his final months. Services at Washburn-McReavy Hillside Chapel on Tuesday with visitation at 1:00 pm and funeral service at 2:00 pm.

Interment scheduled for a later date.

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Laufele Murphy

December 14, 2021

So Sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of working with Gary in the City Attorney's office, he was always a wealth of knowledge

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