Mpls, Minnesota - Dick Juhl, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and community leader, passed away peacefully on February 10 at the age of 92.

Born in Minneapolis in 1932, Dick graduated from Washburn High School in 1951. He earned an associate degree from Grand View College in 1953 and completed his bachelor's degree at the U of M in 1958.

A Korean War veteran, Dick served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955, spending 18 months as part of the Army of Occupation in Germany.

In 1955, he married Rita Pedersen of Ringsted, Iowa. Together they built a loving family, raising four children. The family grew to include their children's spouses, nine grandchildren and their partners, and their first great-grandchild.

Dick had a distinguished career in the food industry, serving as president of Olfisco Inc. and Lyon Food Products, and CEO of Lyon Foods West. He served on the boards of the National Food Processors Association, the Norwegian American Chamber of Commerce, and the Danish Immigrant Museum.

A dedicated member of St. Peder's Lutheran Church, he served as president and chaired several committees including the 100th anniversary committee. Finally, he served for four years on the board of the Becketwood retirement community in Minneapolis.

Dick volunteered for services like Meals on Wheels, the food shelf, and the Sheridan school meal program. He will be remembered for his kindness, humor, generosity and wisdom.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents Olaf and Maren and his brothers Allan (Ellen) and Tom (Nan). He is survived by his beloved wife of more than 69 years, Rita; his children, Peter (Sheryl), Anne Legeros (Nick), Erik (Andrea), and Lisa Brogan (Pat); and his grandchildren, Anna (Dan), Mary (Christopher, and their daughter Sonja), David, Alex (Tom), Maren (Nick), Eva, Caroline, Kat, and John. He was the last survivor among his 26 cousins and leaves behind many cherished nieces, nephews, extended family members, friends at Becketwood, and many others who will miss him.

A service to honor Dick's life will be held at St. Peder's Lutheran Church in Minneapolis on April 12 (visitation at 10 a.m., service at 11 a.m.).

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to St. Peder's or to any food bank.