John Douglas Heruth
Wednesday, July 3, 1940
Date of Death:
Saturday, June 25, 2016
Age:
75 years old
Visitation
Date: Tuesday June 28, 2016
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Gloria Dei Lutheran Church [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Wednesday June 29, 2016
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Gloria Dei Lutheran Church [ view map ]
Memorial Service
Date: Wednesday June 29, 2016
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Gloria Dei Lutheran Church [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Grandview Memorial Gardens [ view map ]
Wednesday, July 3, 1940
Date of Death:
Saturday, June 25, 2016
Age:
75 years old
Wednesday, July 3, 1940
Date of Death:
Saturday, June 25, 2016
Age:
75 years old
John Douglas Heruth
Dr. John Douglas Heruth – Rochester
The funeral for John D. Heruth will be at 11:00am Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Rochester, MN with Pastor Dave Berg officiating. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens in Rochester. Visitation will be at the church from 5:00pm to 8:00pm on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday.
Dr. Heruth, 75, of Rochester, MN, died Saturday (June 25, 2016) at his residence after a lengthy illness. John was born July 3, 1940 in Minneapolis, MN to Bernard and Edith Heruth.
He graduated from North High School in Minneapolis, MN in 1958. He went on to earn his Bachelor of Art’s degree from the University of Minnesota in 1966. On June 1, 1969, he was granted his Master of Divinity degree from Luther Theological Seminary in St. Paul, MN. In 1980, John received his Doctor of Ministry degree from Luther-Northwestern Seminaries, St. Paul, MN.
He married Nannette Berg on August 6, 1960. They were later divorced. They had 2 children together, Steven and Kristin. On July 9, 1989, he married Christine Smith at Christ Lutheran Church in Preston, MN. The couple moved to Bemidji in 1992, where John served as pastor at Calvary Lutheran Church. In 2000, they relocated to Rochester, MN, where John served at St. Michael’s Lutheran Church in Waltham, MN. He retired from ministry in August 2013 after 43 years of service at 9 different parishes.
John loved fishing, wood working, watching sports, entertaining, baking cookies and spending time with his family. He was adored by his 2 dogs, Rocky and Coco. John volunteered with Small Dog Rescue and the Preston Ambulance Service. He loved to teach adult bible study and share the word of God.
Survivors include his wife, Christine; son Steven of Minneapolis, MN, daughter Kristin (Fred) Lindstrom of Wellesley, MA, stepsons Chuck (Julie) Smith, Christopher Smith, Jeremy Smith and Matthew (Liz) Smith, all of Rochester, MN; 13 grandchildren; brothers Bernard (Dorothy), Gerald (Nancy), Kenneth (MaryKay) and Gordon (Sue); sisters Constance (Roger) Engstrom and Katharine (John) Palmer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Edith.
Macken Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of John Douglas Heruth has received the following condolences.
Pastor John Heruth Family,
Our condolences to the family of John.
We got to know John at Preston,MN in the church as our pastor.
God Bless his memory of Faith & pastor services to us.
We have good memories of his faith & care for us all.
May U enjoy his posative time with us.
God Bless
Donna & Allen Gulbransen
So sorry for the loss of a great man. John is very much loved. I know w all my heart he is at peace n praising God in heaven. We gained an angel. Love you guys, sending my thoughts prayers n hugs. xoxo
I was sad to hear that John had passed away. Stay strong and remember all the awesome memories that you guys had together. Share the stories. He will be missed.
Love Always
Diane and Heather
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Sorry for your loss. Love Lisa
Kristin , I am so sorry. I know growing up PKs wasn't always easy on us, but we did always know how much our dads loved us. We both had good ones? you are in my thoughts and prayers. I just lost my dad before Christmas so I know what you are going through. He will always be there with you because he is part of who you are . Feel my hugs. Love, Laura
I am so sorry for your loss. Pastor John, PJ, was a great influence in my life. He helped me through a very tough time in my youth. He made it fun to be at church and we had such a great group to celebrate and worship together. I am grateful he was a part of my life and will always have a special place in my memories for him.
Jacqui
Hello family of Pastor John. I met him when he was doing his internship at Salem Lutheran Church in north Minneapolis. He was ordained there and I performed liturgical dance during the service. I watched Steve grow up and was honored to be Kristin's godmother after she was born in Hudson South Dakota. I followed him to Bethlehem Lutheran Church in southern Minneapolis and we worked with the youth program there. We have a lot of history ~ so many great memories flooding back now. May you rest in God's loving arms until we all meet again.
Lu Ann Hughes
Olive Hughes (LuLu's mom)
My heart is heavy at hearing of Pastor John's passing. I will always remember his big smile and his chuckle. He was an amazing confirmation teacher and pastor. I know he made a positive influence in my life. He left his footprints. Hugs to all.
Thinking of you all in this difficult time, much love to Chris, Chuck, Jermey and the rest of the family - God Bless.
We are thinking of you all and you are in our thoughts and prayers during this time. I just looked at Kristen + Fred's wedding picture and remember so well how happy he was marrying you both and was so nice spending time with him that weekend. We wish we could be with you during this time.
So sorry for your loss, our love to you,
Joe and Libby Lindstrom and Tommy + Katie Lindstrom
Steve, Kris, and family -
I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing . . . "P.J." was a hugely influential person in my life and I have so many good memories of those times in Hi-league with him at Bethlehem. He was also a good friend of my parents . . . I imagine he and my dad will get to "catch up" soon. Wish I could be at your dad's Memorial Service this Wednesday but I'll be out of state for work. Sending you condolences from our family and trusting that all the good memories will bring comfort in the coming days. God's peace be with you and your families.
Mark & Beth Beenken
Dear Kris, Steve and families:
I am sorry to hear of your loss. He was a great man. Without him I would not be a Christian today. He brought me back to church. We had some great times going to Hudson, SD to visit. I followed him around to the churches he served in the Twin Cities. Keep the faith to see him again
Chris and family - I am so sorry for your loss. While I had never met John, I feel like I knew what a great guy he was just from what you said. There is never enough time but John knew you all loved him. Gold's blessings!