New Brighton, MN - Robert Raymond Herfert, age 90, of New Brighton, Minnesota, died peacefully on 3/8/25. He was a cherished father, brother, and friend. Born on 10/17/34, to Dora and Josef Herfert in Minneapolis. Bob grew up in Minneapolis and St Louis Park and graduated from St Louis Park High School. He was a skilled carpenter and contractor who had a strong and sure love for his family and friends. Even after retiring from his own business (Bob Herfert Construction) he would continue to work formally and informally for the next 20 years as a builder. He could often be seen (and heard) driving his 1932 Ford roadster on the weekends. Bob is survived by daughter Gretchen, son Josef, sister Nancy Pascoe (Steve), numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, brother Richard Herfert, sister LaDonne Pelarski, and many relatives and friends.

Memorial service to honor Bob's life will be 3/15/25 at 2:00pm (Visitation at 1:00pm) at Hillside Chapel, 2610 19th Avenue N.E., Minneapolis, MN 55418, (612) 781-1999. www.washburn-mcreavy.com Private interment. Memorials preferred to the family.