Richard Lee Hegle

Winona, Richard L. "Dick" Hegle, 63, of Winona died Monday March 20, 2006 at his home. Dick was born January 2, 1943 in Waterloo, Iowa to Glenn and Margaret (Einerwold) Hegle. He moved with his family to Clarissa, MN where he went to school before graduating from St. Cloud State College. Dick and Phyllis Gjerstad were married on April 4, 1964 in Clarissa. They later moved to Owatonna and raised their family there before moving to Winona in 1995. In Winona Dick worked for Watlow, Inc. as a Training Manager. He later worked for St. Mary's University until his retirement. He was a member of Central Lutheran Church and sang in the church choir. Dick had a great love of singing and also sang with The Winona Hims. He also belonged to Rotary, River City Four Wheelers and had served as president of the Izaak Walton League. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed antique cars, currently he was customizing a 1948 Plymouth. Survivors include his wife Phyllis, three daughters, Carma (Mark) Feigal of Longmont, CO; Gina (Dale) Nawrocki of Fridley and Jill Hegle of St. Louis Park, four grandchildren, Raymond and Luke Feigal, and Sonja and William Nawrocki, his mother Margaret Hegle and a sister Glenna Reierson both of Pine City, MN. He was preceded in death by his father and an infant daughter. Memorial Services will be 11AM Friday at Central Lutheran Church, 259 West Wabasha in Winona, with the Rev .Scott Olson officiating. Friends may call from 5-8 PM Thursday at Hoff & Hansen Funeral and Cremation Center at 3480 Service Drive in Goodview. Friends may also call one hour before services at the church. Please share a memory of Dick at his on-line guest-book at www.hofffuneral.com. Memorials are preferred to American Cancer Society and Central Lutheran Church.