Edward Paul Loechler

   Edward Paul Loechler, 78, of Hackensack, MN passed away on February 11, 2022, at the Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park. Mass of Christian Burial for Edward will be held on Friday, February 18, 2022, 11:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hackensack with visitation one hour prior to the service. Father Timothy Lange officiating.  Burial will be held at Hillcrest Cemetery, Hackensack, MN immediately following the service.

   Ed was born to Edward and Isabelle Loechler on August 8, 1943, in Winona.  He was raised in Wabasha; and graduated from St. Felix Catholic School in 1961. After graduating he joined the United States Air Force in 1962 and served for 8 years. Upon his return Ed went to work as a field engineer for over 30 years at Honeywell. He retired in 2002 and worked part-time as a printer technician before fully retiring. 

   Ed Married Donna in 1973 and lived in St. Louis Park for over 20 years.  They moved to Plymouth in 1999 before permanently moving to the lake (Hackensack, MN) in 2016 with a secondary residence in Champlin, MN. Ed and Donna loved living on a lake and spending time with all of their friends.  

   Ed Enjoyed fishing, cruising on the boat, going out, reading, camping, playing cards, spending time with his family, watching football, especially the Minnesota Vikings, and traveling with his wife and family around the US, Mexico and Abroad. He was a member of the American Legion in Hackensack and Sacred Heart Church. Ed was an amazing father and wonderful husband.

   Ed will be dearly missed by his loving wife Donna; children: Amy (Brian) Dimmler, Jeffrey Loechler, siblings: Robert (Ann) Loechler, Elizabeth (Jim) Strnad, Mary (Jim) Benson, Jim Loechler and many nieces & nephews.

   Preceding Ed in death are his parents Edward and Isabelle, brother Richard Loechler, sisters: Delores Koenig and Marcella Schmidt.

   In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred.

   Arrangements entrusted to Northern Peace Funeral of Walker, MN. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.northernpeace.com