Haertzen, Richard J. Age 56, formerly of Edina, passed away October 5, 2020 after a courageous battle with esophageal cancer. Preceded in death by parents Richard J. and Margaret I. Haertzen. Survived by siblings, Steven, Kevin, Mark (Cynthia), Peggy and William (Helen); nieces, Kathryn and Grace-Margaret; nephews John, Tyler and Andrew. Richard's passions included his dog Duke, classic cars and snowmobiles, making cream chicken on toast, and spending time at the family cabin in Pequot Lakes. He was well read, determined, quite stubborn at times, and never without an opinion on politics, history, and swimming pool maintenance. Richard's good nature and perseverance were a blessing. Visitation Monday, October 12, 8:30 AM at Gearty-Delmore Park Chapel, 3960 Wooddale Ave. S., with Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 AM at the Church of the Holy Family, 5900 W. Lake St., St. Louis Park. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Mendota Heights. In lieu of gifts and flowers, please forward donations to the Frauenshuh Cancer Center, St. Louis Park, MN. Gearty-Delmore 952-926-1615 gearty-delmore.com