GARY ROBERT HEDSTROM

Gary Robert Hedstrom

August 9, 1956-March 27, 2023

Gary Robert Hedstrom, age 66, of Brainerd, MN passed away surrounded by his family on March 27, 2023 at St. Joseph Hospital in Brainerd after a courageous battle with cancer.

A funeral service will be Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Calvary Lutheran Church in Bemidji at 11:00 a.m., with visitation one hour prior to the service. A private burial with family will be at a later date. Cremation was provided by Brenny Family Funeral Chapel and Cremation in Baxter, MN.

Gary was born in Moorhead, MN on August 9, 1956, to Robert and Luverne (Hedin) Hedstrom. He attended elementary schools in Hancock and Cyrus, MN, junior and senior high in Morgan, MN. After high school, Gary attended Alexandria Technical and Community College where he received a degree in accounting.

Gary started his career with Control Data in the late 1970’s in Redwood Falls, Mn and transferred to the Bemidji plant in 1979. While working in Bemidji, Gary met Denise Johnson. They were married on July 2, 1983. Gary became a very proud father on June 5, 1987, after the adoption of their son Derek Tate from Brazil.

Gary’s career progressed in his 40+ years with Nortech Systems (formerly Control Data) holding a variety of positions in management. He recently finished his career as Sr. Director of Operations, mentoring the next generation of leaders at Nortech.

Gary’s passion was for anything outdoors. Fishing, hunting, boating and 4x4 trail riding with family and friends. He will be fondly remembered by his Camp 64 deer hunting brothers, pheasant hunting buddies, Bemidji hockey connections, Nortech associates, and muskie & walleye companions. At the end of the day, he enjoyed watching a sunset and listening to the call of the loons.

Gary is survived by his wife Denise of Brainerd, MN; brother, Kevin (Lucy) Hedstrom, Elk River, MN; sisters, Kathi Hedstrom of Elk River, MN, and Kristi (Tim) Hedman of Rapid City, SD and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Luverne Hedstrom; father and mother-in-law, Robert and Mary Jane Johnson; and his beloved son, Derek Tate Hedstrom.

 

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