Richard John Hohertz

Richard John Hohertz obituary, Minnetonka, MN

Richard John Hohertz

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Jan

23

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2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Edina Chapel

5000 West 50th & Highway 100, Edina, MN 55436

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Jan

23

Memorial service

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Edina Chapel

5000 West 50th & Highway 100, Edina, MN 55436

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Richard Hohertz Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapels - Edina on Dec. 14, 2025.
Richard "Digger" Hohertz

Richard John Hohertz, age 87, of Minnetonka, died peacefully on December 7. Richard was living life right up to the end. He was always ready for a card game, cribbage tournament or lutefisk dinner. He was friendly, witty, loving and always on top of the news in sports and current events.

Richard was preceded in death by his first wife, Barb; son, Ricky; great grandson, Beau; and several siblings. Richard was survived by his second wife, Barb; sons, Jeff (Wendy), Mark (Tina), Doug (Georgia) & Jamie; daughters, Stacy & Heidi (Warren). His 9 grandchildren, Zachery, Joshua, Trevor, Henry, Tylor, Alex, Alexandria (Lou), Hannah,and Ashlee; and his 22 great grandchildren (with the 23rd on the way); and his brother, Ed.

Please join his family to celebrate his long and full life.

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. at the Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel

Visitation between 2:00-3:00, with a luncheon to follow the service. Memorial preferred.

5000 West 50th at Highway 100 Edina, MN

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Upcoming Events

Jan

23

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Edina Chapel

5000 West 50th & Highway 100, Edina, MN 55436

Send Flowers

Jan

23

Memorial service

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Edina Chapel

5000 West 50th & Highway 100, Edina, MN 55436

Send Flowers