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LeRoy H. J. Nyhus

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LeRoy H.J. Nyhus, age 84, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, formerly of Henning, Minnesota passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson.

Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson, with interment in Leaf Lake Cemetery in Henning.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral chapel.

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Dobratz-Hantge Chapel
899 Highway 15 South
Hutchinson, MN
Website:hantge.com
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Dobratz-Hantge Chapel
899 Highway 15 South
Hutchinson, MN
Website:hantge.com
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Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel
899 Highway 15 South
Hutchinson, MN 55350
Phone:(320) 587-2128
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LeRoy Hans Johannes Nyhus was born on June 26, 1941, in Wadena, Minnesota. He was the son of Owen and Eva (Saari) Nyhus. LeRoy was baptized as an infant on July 6, 1941, and later confirmed in his faith as a youth on October 30, 1953, both at United Lutheran Church in Henning. He received his education in Henning, Minnesota, and was a graduate of the Henning High School class of 1959. LeRoy furthered his education at the University of Minnesota receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.

On August 29, 1970, LeRoy was united in marriage to Martha Lange at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Golden Valley, Minnesota. This marriage was blessed with four children, Hans, Kristine, Karen, and Kretta. LeRoy and Martha resided in Henning and Delano, Minnesota, as well as Indiana and Colorado before making their home in Hutchinson, Minnesota. They shared 54 years of marriage.

LeRoy was a self-employed civil engineer. He was also employed at OSM Engineering in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and the City of Golden Valley. LeRoy was a member of Augustana Lutheran Church in Shakopee, Minnesota. He was also a member of Theta Tau Engineering Fraternity.

LeRoy was a volunteer Emergency Medical Technician with the Henning Ambulance service from 1992 to 2002. He enjoyed gardening and photography. LeRoy especially loved time spent with his grandchildren whether it was just hanging out and visiting or transporting them from one place to the next.

LeRoy passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson, at the age of 84 years.

Blessed be his memory.

LeRoy is survived by his:
Wife, Martha Nyhus of Hutchinson, MN;
Children, Hans Nyhus and his wife, Cheena of Tyler, TX,
Kristine Frost and her husband, Terry of Norwood Young America, MN,
Karen Klimp of Hutchinson, MN,
Kretta Menuey and her husband, Doug of Rose Creek, MN;
Grandchildren, Samantha Nyhus, Kasia Nyhus, Isaac (Emilee) Nyhus, Alleah Nyhus, Elijah Nyhus, Ethan Wilking, Weston Menuey, Sidney Menuey, James Frost, Emma Frost, Sierra Klimp, Mya Klimp, Elizabeth Ralph, Jacob Ralph;
Many Brothers-in-law, Sisters-in-law, Nieces, Nephews, and other relatives and friends.

LeRoy is preceded in death by his Parents, Owen and Eva Nyhus; Brothers-in-law, Paul Lange, Dean Holmquist.

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